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South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

Crystal Lagoon's Grand Entrance: What's Behind the Waves

Imagine a 3-acre lagoon in the heart of Oak Hills, surrounded by acres of forestry, transformed into a thriving hub of recreation and relaxation. The project will feature a 1.5-acre beach area, tennis courts, a kids' zone, wedding peninsula, waterfront restaurants, retail hub, hotel, water sports

Kakao Founder's Trial: A Watershed Moment for South Korea's Internet and Media Industries?

Imagine a world where a single messaging app has become the heart of South Korea's 15th largest conglomerate by assets. That's the reality for Brian Kim, the founder of Kakao Corp. He's now facing trial for allegedly rigging prices during the takeover battle for K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment Co.

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The Great Chip Heist: A Tale of Industrial Espionage and National Security

What if this is just the tip of the iceberg? With the global chip war heating up, has China simply outsourced its industrial espionage to former Samsung executives? The arrest of two ex-Samsung executives on charges of industrial espionage has sent shockwaves through the semiconductor industry, r

Norfolk Southern's Leader Ousted Amid Alleged Affair: A Corporate Governance Conundrum

Imagine a situation where a powerful CEO, Alan Shaw, is forced out of his position for engaging in a consensual relationship with a high-ranking colleague, Nabanita Nag. Sounds simplistic, doesn't it? But dig deeper, and you'll find a complex web of corporate governance, ethical dilemmas, and the co

Voucher Program Vetoed: SC Supreme Court Ruling Sparked Debate on Public Funds and Private Schools

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a portion of the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional, stating that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act, signed into law in May 2023, was deemed in violation of Article XI, Sect

Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional: A Blow to Private School Funding

The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho

A Constitutional Crackdown: SC's ESTF Ruled Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dealt a major blow to the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program, ruling it unconstitutional for using public money to fund private school education. The ESTF, signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster in May 2023, allowed qualifying parents to appl

Global Markets Stir as U.S. Debate and Economic Data Shape the Future

September 11, 2024

As the world holds its breath for the U.S. presidential debate, Asian markets are reeling from key economic data. In South Korea, unemployment plummeted to a historic low of 2.4%, a feat not seen since 1999. But in Japan, business confidence among manufacturers took a seven-month hit, according