Reporter lawmakers received complaints about the poor foster care system. Its my concern to have a family come to me and tell me this horrific story about what it took for them to become foster parents. For the 1655 foster children in South Carolina currently without a home. What we are aiming for in terms of recruitment is that for every child in foster care, there will be at least one family home. Reporter with more than 500 families whose applications are still in the system, the agency is responding with a new program to have more staff in both licensing and sport roles. Two or three weeks to get going. Right now, thats where our gap is. Also at the state house now, the governor could appoint South Carolinas top educator under legislation approved by the house. A measure sent to the senate today asked voters whether the continue to be elected or chosen by the governor. Governor haley supports the change and says it is critical that the governor and superintendent Work Together on a
Kennedy for a look at what we of the day. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. And good news at the top of the hour. There are no trouble the capital city. But as always. We will continue to keep our eyes on the road and update you if anything changes for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. So, lets get four republican president ial hopefuls will be discussing faith. Right here in South Carolina. The conservative leaderships projects says former Florida Governor jeb bush, ben carson, senator ted cruz and senator marco rubio will be in greenville today for the faith and family forum. The event runs from noon until 5 30 at the founders memorial amphitorum. The forum comes a day before all the gop president ial hopefuls take the stage in greenville for a debate. That will take place at the peace center. At eight tomorrow night. Ahead of todays forum
Richland county and the Gills Creek Watershed Association explain details like the cost of the project, where the money is coming from and how it would impact their property lines. The greenway would start where kill born road intersects with shady lane and follows gills creek south to bluff road. Heres the concern. Some say the community would benefit from the trails and picnic areas while others say they dont like the idea. Considering the flood damaged area has a long road to recovery after the october floods, think people should have a different perspective on what Mother Nature can do and this natural wetland should probably be left alone. I think it will give destruct to the harmony and peace in this neighborhood. A lot of the other cities have a lot of greenway that have improved Property Values in the area and drawn folks from other communities. Now, the multimillion dollar project would funded by the Richland County transportation penny tax. That was another concern addressed
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Keeping the mountain state clean is a goal many in the state want to achieve. Piney Creek Watershed Association along with Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Raleigh County Make It Shine Committee are seeking volunteers to help do just that. The sweep will stretch from Glen Morgan along U.S. 19, Ritter […]
RIDGWAY — The Elk County Commissioners announced the recipients of the spring round of Act 13 Marcellus Shale Impact fee funds at their meeting last week. There were 32 applicants