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Preparing to appear before a Family Court Judge
For all its benefits, who longs to go to family court? Appearing before a black-cloaked judge behind his imposing oak or cherry bench, ornately engraved to evoke awe and respect by its traditional workmanship to convey authority, longevity, and formality. Newcomers need to know what to expect when ordered to appear. The driving principle is the Best Interest of the child standard or doctrine, said law.cornell.edu . These building principles drive all decisions about custody,
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100 Black Men of the Upstate (100MOUSC) to host Annual Jackie Robinson Day Celebration at Fluor Field on April 18
The action-packed event features the presentation of scholarships and mentorship recognition, as well as a baseball game, starting at 5:30 PM, all in honor of the trailblazing baseball star Jackie Robinson, the first black player admitted into the Baseball Major Leagues. Tim Hall, president of 100BMOUSC, will be present to spearhead the event with other organizers. See which local personality will throw the first pitch. Hall said that baseball has fallen out of favor with man
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Greenville District schools have beefed up its security system
According to the Greenville District School (GCS) website, its security system has had a major upgrade. It now deploys Raptor alert badges and Evolv weapons detection system. The districtwide upgrades cost $1.1 million and focus on faster, proactive safety measures, said the site. The new integrated system with layered security elements replaces a traditional metal detector. The element of unpredictability is a strong deterrent for shooters, said Dr. Burke Royster, Superinten
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Does science show the damage of secondhand and thirdhand vaping?
Many say that vaping is harmless. No wonder, therefore, that the same people see no harm in secondhand or thirdhand vaping. How could vaping damage cancer patients, asthmatics, COPD patients, and others? The American Cancer Society says that vaping does damage to vapers, third parties at the scene, and vapers who come into contact with them hours after vaping. How is that possible? The particles from vaping attach to the vaper’s hair, skin, clothing, and furniture. Later, as
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Greenville District schools have beefed up its security system
According to the Greenville District School (GCS) website, its security system has had a major upgrade. It now deploys Raptor alert badges and Evolv weapons detection system. The districtwide upgrades cost $1.1 million and focus on faster, proactive safety measures, said the site. The new integrated system with layered security elements replaces a traditional metal detector. The element of unpredictability is a strong deterrent for shooters, said Dr. Burke Royster, Superinten
SCDPH: no new measles cases since Friday, out total remains 997
Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reports that cases of measles have been occurring since March 17, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 997. There are currently no people in quarantine or isolation. If no new cases are reported, the last day of the outbreak will be April 26. Moving forward, unless there is a new case, DPH’s reporting rhythm for the duration of the outbreak will be the following: wee
Greenville City Councl honors Mary Duckett
A reconstructed neighborhood center was named the Mary Duckett Center, as the council unanimously approved the name this week. The request came from the Community Development Empowerment Team to honor the late activist. “This dedication reflects our commitment to fostering belonging, uplifting local voices, and ensuring equitable access to services, said Mayor Knox White. The Mary Francis Duckett Community Development Center on Hampton Avenue will open next month. Duckett was
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Greenville District schools have beefed up its security system
According to the Greenville District School (GCS) website, its security system has had a major upgrade. It now deploys Raptor alert badges and Evolv weapons detection system. The districtwide upgrades cost $1.1 million and focus on faster, proactive safety measures, said the site. The new integrated system with layered security elements replaces a traditional metal detector. The element of unpredictability is a strong deterrent for shooters, said Dr. Burke Royster, Superinten
SCDPH: no new measles cases since Friday, out total remains 997
Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reports that cases of measles have been occurring since March 17, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 997. There are currently no people in quarantine or isolation. If no new cases are reported, the last day of the outbreak will be April 26. Moving forward, unless there is a new case, DPH’s reporting rhythm for the duration of the outbreak will be the following: wee
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