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SC could have OK’d summer meals for poor students. Instead, hunger could worsen for 140K kids

While some public school students in South Carolina will enjoy sleeping in, playing video games and vacationing with family this summer, thousands more could face empty plates and hunger, as some lawmakers and advocates continue to scratch their heads over a decision by the governor.In January, Gov. Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina would not participate in a federally-funded summer feeding program. He argue...

While some public school students in South Carolina will enjoy sleeping in, playing video games and vacationing with family this summer, thousands more could face empty plates and hunger, as some lawmakers and advocates continue to scratch their heads over a decision by the governor.

In January, Gov. Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina would not participate in a federally-funded summer feeding program. He argued the need to move away from COVID-related programs and said other feeding programs are in place to help fill the bellies of the more than 140,000 children that are food insecure. The decision sparked outcry from Democratic lawmakers and advocates, who urged the governor to reconsider, to no avail.

“That was a COVID related benefit, extra,” McMaster said during a news conference earlier this year, defending his decision to abstain from the federal program. “We’ve got to get back to doing normal business, we just can’t continue that forever.”

With summer fast approaching, attorney and advocate Sue Berkowitz of the Appleseed Legal Justice Center, says the state lacks an adequate number of feeding programs to address the widespread hunger many students could face on summer break this year.

“One in five or six children in our state are food insecure,” Berkowitz said. “I think when (McMaster) made those statements, he was getting information from people who are very ill informed, and I’m dumbfounded as to why we would not want to feed our children.”

South Carolina primarily has three feeding programs to assist low-income families, the Summer Break Cafe program and Summer Seamless Option, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the state department of education and the federally-funded SNAP benefits program.

Berkowitz said no one program can provide a sufficient amount of food for the hundred of thousands South Carolinian kids who are food insecure for one reason or another.

For the Summer Break Cafe, Berkowitz said there simply aren’t enough feeding sites available to meet the state’s hunger demand. Even if there were, she said, many low-income families don’t have the resources to drive their children to the feeding site every day.

The number of Summer Break Cafe feeding sites depends on the number of sponsors, which varies from year to year, according to a spokesperson from the South Carolina Department of Education. Last year, there were “more than 600 sites statewide,” and “1.4 million meals were served through SBC last year,” according to the department.

The education department also pointed to the Summer Seamless Option as a means to providing food access for low-income students. Schools that participate in national school lunch or school breakfast programs are able to offer disadvantaged students free meals through the SSO. Last year, 1.8 million meals were served through SSO.

In addition, the governor’s office said there are more than 150 food pantries across the state open year-round, although most of those facilities do not exclusively feed children.

Still, some Democratic lawmakers say the federal summer EBT program, designed to provide low-income families with food assistance during the summer months, offers a lifeline for many families in need. McMaster’s decision to forgo participation in the summer feeding program, however, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the upcoming summer season.

The federal summer EBT program would help to alleviate hunger gaps by offering $120 per eligible child each summer for food. That’s far more money than what’s currently available through SNAP, according to Berkowitz.

“The SNAP program offers $1.66 per meal per person,” Berkowitz said. “We know that most families go through their SNAP benefits within the first two weeks every month in which they receive them. It’s just not enough, especially in this era of inflation, where people are really struggling to make ends meet.”

The average cost of a meal in South Carolina is $3.41, and the state needs an additional $310.8 million to adequately meet food demands year-round for every South Carolinian, including adults and children, struggling with food security, according to data from Feeding America, a national non-profit organization that partners with food banks, food pantries, and local meal programs, seeking to curb food insecurity.

The summer EBT program is funded and facilitated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. States participating in the program — currently 35 states, all five U.S. Territories and four Indian Tribes — would only be responsible for covering administrative costs associated with the program, which for South Carolina, would be around $3.5 million, according to Berkowitz. The governor’s office, however, maintains the cost would be closer to $5 million.

Indeed, the South Carolina “Department of Social Services estimated that the cost to implement the newly created Summer EBT program for Summer 2024 to be $5 million recurring dollars to operate this program year over year,” said DSS spokesperson Will Batchelor.

Batchelor added the $5 million price tag would include administrative costs and program expenses, such as staffing, data verification and the creation of an online application system.

Lawmakers and advocates have cited the potential consequences for vulnerable children who rely on school meal programs as a primary source of nutrition during the school year. With the summer EBT program now off the table, lawmakers say these children are at risk of going hungry without access to the nutritious meals they depend on.

“Food insecurity is a real issue in South Carolina,” said state Rep. Wendell Jones, D-Greenville. “We exceed the national average by about 300 basis points. That means that there are real families who are concerned about being able to feed themselves every night. These are the same families that we count on to continue to produce this economy that we keep bragging off. I’ll tell you what it’s hard to be a productive worker when you’re worried about if your children are eating.”

This story was originally published April 30, 2024, 5:30 AM.

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Want to catch a ride to Myrtle Beach’s first PGA golf tournament? Here’s where to go go

Starting May 9, 2024, thousands will descend on Myrtle Beach, many driving to see the area’s first PGA Tour tournament.Many will take their cars to the Myrtle Beach Classic, but some might want to take an Uber or Lyft to The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, which is hosti...

Starting May 9, 2024, thousands will descend on Myrtle Beach, many driving to see the area’s first PGA Tour tournament.

Many will take their cars to the Myrtle Beach Classic, but some might want to take an Uber or Lyft to The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, which is hosting the tournament, to avoid the hassle of parking. However, tournament organizers say that ride-sharers should think again.

Darren Nelson is the Myrtle Beach Classic tournament director. Nelson said that ride-share users should set their drop-off location to 2400 North Oak St., the site of the former Myrtle Square Mall in the downtown area. The empty parking lot will serve all customers driving and ride-sharing to watch the tournament.

Nelson said shuttles will frequently arrive to take attendees to the golf course to watch the tournament. Attendees should not confuse the parking and ride-share location of the now-closed Myrtle Square Mall at 2400 North Oak St. with the Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet, which will not provide parking for the tournament.

Nelson also said ride sharers shouldn’t set their destination to The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.

Nelson added that only cars and club members with special parking passes can park near The Dunes Golf & Beach Club during the tournament.

According to the tournament’s website, parking costs $15 a day. Attendees will receive a QR code as their pass. Parking is cashless.

Traffic is also expected to be heavy in the areas surrounding the parking lot, specifically along North Kings Highway and North Oaks Street, during the tournament, which runs from May 9-12, 2024.

While a golf dress is preferred, similar to what you would wear during your outing on the golf course, Nelson said the tournament doesn’t have a dress code.

The tournament will be broadcast on the Golf Channel and Peacock.

Ben Morse is the Retail and Leisure Reporter for The Sun News. Morse covers local business and Coastal Carolina University football and was awarded third place in the 2023 South Carolina Press Association News Contest for sports beat reporting and second place for sports video in the all-daily division. Morse previously worked for The Island Packet, covering local government. Morse graduated from American University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism and economics and is originally from Prospect, Kentucky.

SC's third-largest school district begins search for new superintendent

Maxey notified HCS staff on April 23 about his plans to retire by the end of June. Maxey made this announcement a day after The Post and Courier reported that he had notified the board in an April 13 letter about his desire to leave the position he’s held since 2015.Maxey's resignation will be effective June 30. His employment con...

Maxey notified HCS staff on April 23 about his plans to retire by the end of June. Maxey made this announcement a day after The Post and Courier reported that he had notified the board in an April 13 letter about his desire to leave the position he’s held since 2015.

Maxey's resignation will be effective June 30. His employment contract had been scheduled to conclude in 2027.

"This is an amicable separation with respect to you and your respect to me," Maxey said, referring to the board. "There is no settlement or severance package or anything like that. It's simply a request to retire. You've graciously granted that option for me to be released from my contract, and I thank you."

Maxey has worked for the district for 35 years, starting as an English teacher at Loris High School in 1989. He has also been named the S.C. Superintendent of the Year by the S.C. Association of School Administrators.

Maxey said Horry County Schools has been a blessing for him and his family, but now he wants to retire to be closer to his children and grandchildren in the Upstate.

"It is with some mixed emotions, but I know that what is best is always what's best for your family," Maxey said.

Board members voted April 29 to begin the search for a new superintendent, but they did not provide details about how that search will be conducted.

"This big school district can't run without someone at the helm," Board Chairman David Cox said. "We will keep everyone involved as we move forward. But this is very preliminary at the start. We are preparing plans and we will be moving forward shortly. Thank you for your understanding."

Festivities for the event will kick off on May 6 with the actual tournament beginning on May 9 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach.

PURSE AND PRIZE MONEY

The purse for the Myrtle Beach Classic will be $4 million, with the winner claiming $720,000. The winner will also earn PGA Tour status through 2026 and 300 FedExCup points.

TICKETS

According to the Myrtle Beach Classic website, tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster AccountManager. All tickets are digital and cannot be printed. Screenshots, printed screenshots, or printed order confirmation emails will not get you in. Daily grounds access tickets range from $35-$65 depending on the day. Club 17 access for May 9-12 is $325 per day. Fans can also purchase weekly grounds access tickets for $240 and weekly Club 17 access for $1,200. Tickets will also be available for purchase the gate, but prices online do not reflect prices at the gate.

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SPECTATORS

According to a fact sheet provided by event officials, the hope is that Myrtle Beach’s inaugural PGA Tour event will draw nearly 10,000 spectators per day. There are stands behind the 17th and 18th greens with each structure being able to accommodate roughly 250 spectators.

FREE TICKET OPPORTUNITIES

Children age 15 and under will be granted free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. The Myrtle Beach Classic will also honor those in the military (active, retired or reserve) and local first responders by offering two free tickets for the practice round on May 8. They may also purchase two tickets for May 9-12 at a 25 percent discount.

TEE TIMES

Tee times for the golfers will start at 6:50 a.m. off both the first and 10th tees on May 9 and 10. The target tee time start for the weekend is 7 a.m. The field is set for 132 players, with a cut coming after 36 holes to the low 60 scorers (including ties). Gates will open to the public at 6:30 a.m. from May 8-12.

Everything to know ahead of the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic

Festivities for the event will kick off on May 6 with the actual tournament beginning on May 9 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach.PURSE AND PRIZE MONEYThe purse for the Myrtle Beach Classic will be $4 million, with the winner claiming $720,000. The winner will also earn PGA Tour status through 2026 and 300 FedExCup points.TICKETSAccording to the Myrtle Beach Classic website, tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster AccountManager. All tickets are digital ...

Festivities for the event will kick off on May 6 with the actual tournament beginning on May 9 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach.

PURSE AND PRIZE MONEY

The purse for the Myrtle Beach Classic will be $4 million, with the winner claiming $720,000. The winner will also earn PGA Tour status through 2026 and 300 FedExCup points.

TICKETS

According to the Myrtle Beach Classic website, tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster AccountManager. All tickets are digital and cannot be printed. Screenshots, printed screenshots, or printed order confirmation emails will not get you in. Daily grounds access tickets range from $35-$65 depending on the day. Club 17 access for May 9-12 is $325 per day. Fans can also purchase weekly grounds access tickets for $240 and weekly Club 17 access for $1,200. Tickets will also be available for purchase the gate, but prices online do not reflect prices at the gate.

Myrtle Beach News

SPECTATORS

According to a fact sheet provided by event officials, the hope is that Myrtle Beach’s inaugural PGA Tour event will draw nearly 10,000 spectators per day. There are stands behind the 17th and 18th greens with each structure being able to accommodate roughly 250 spectators.

FREE TICKET OPPORTUNITIES

Children age 15 and under will be granted free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. The Myrtle Beach Classic will also honor those in the military (active, retired or reserve) and local first responders by offering two free tickets for the practice round on May 8. They may also purchase two tickets for May 9-12 at a 25 percent discount.

TEE TIMES

Tee times for the golfers will start at 6:50 a.m. off both the first and 10th tees on May 9 and 10. The target tee time start for the weekend is 7 a.m. The field is set for 132 players, with a cut coming after 36 holes to the low 60 scorers (including ties). Gates will open to the public at 6:30 a.m. from May 8-12.

That surname belongs to the top two Chicago Cubs prospects on the Pelicans’ roster, brothers Cristian and Alexis Hernandez. Cristian and Alexis are the No. 23 and 24 Cubs prospects according to MLB Pipeline, respectively.

Cristian, 20, spent the entirety of the 2023 season in Myrtle Beach, playing a team-high 106 games, mainly at shortstop. Alexis, 19, will make his full-season debut after hitting .315 across 37 games in the Arizona Complex League in 2023.

Buddy Bailey is returning for his seventh season as the Pelicans manager after leading the club from 2016-18 and 2021-23. During his time in Myrtle Beach, Bailey has won five half-season Southern Division Championship titles, one Southern Division Championship title and the Carolina League Championship in 2016.

Bailey has also tallied 2,355 career regular-season victories, which is fourth place all-time among minor league managers. Last year, Bailey led the Pelicans to their 13th playoff appearance after claiming the Carolina League South Division first-half title. This year will mark Bailey’s 36th season as a minor league manager.

“Having been here so long, I feel like I’m kind of a patron and live here in Myrtle Beach,” Bailey said. “It’s been so many months out of the year for so many of them now. … When the tourists get here and we really get packed in, it’s a lot of excitement. I’m a big believer [that] to get good in anything, you have to be motivated, and with the crowds we get, that builds in motivation and takes the heat off the manager and coaching staff just because of the enthusiasm the fans bring.”

The Birds also have four Cubs picks from the 2023 MLB Draft, including 12th-rounder Carter Trice, an infielder out of NC State who was converted to catcher; 15th round pick Ty Johnson, a pitcher from Ball State; 19th round pick Nick Dean, a pitcher out of Maryland; and 20th round pick Drew Bowser, an infielder out of Stanford who played in three College World Series.

Sixteen players who have previously donned the Pelicans uniform will return in 2024.

After leading the team with 60 RBIs in 2023, outfielder Andy Garriola will suit up for the Pelicans for his second season in the Cubs organization. 2023 Pelicans strikeout leader Marino Santy will start the year in Myrtle Beach following a 100-strikeout season. Another familiar name on the Grand Strand is outfielder Jacob Wetzel, who spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons in Myrtle Beach.

“I definitely do embrace that [leadership] role,” Wetzel said. “It’s good for me to talk to other guys [about] what’s expected and what we need to do to get it done … There’s a bunch of younger guys and I really think I can help them out, help them in the long run.”

Pitcher Jack Patterson started five games for the Birds in 2019 and will return to the mound after being sidelined for the last four years. Also of note, 2022 eighth-round pick Mason McGwire, son of former MLB slugger Mark McGwire, is on the roster this year. The 20-year-old pitched 11 games in the Arizona Complex League last season.

Left-handed relief pitcher Branden Noriega likes what he’s seen so far out of this pitching staff.

“It’s solid,” Noriega said. “Everyone looks well [all] around. Everybody looks good. Everybody looks ready to go to pitch and dominate.”

The Birds will open the 2024 season at home against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on April 5 at 7:05 p.m.

When is spring Bike Week 2024 happening in Myrtle Beach? Dates, what you need to know

Bikers won’t start rolling in to Myrtle Beach for the 2024 Spring Rally for a few months, but now is the perfect time to plan your visit.While many locals dread the increased traffic and large crowds, thousands of visitors flock to the Grand Strand to show off their motorcycles and enjoy the South Carolina coast.Here are answers to five frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2024.The 85th Annual Myrtle Beach Bike Week ...

Bikers won’t start rolling in to Myrtle Beach for the 2024 Spring Rally for a few months, but now is the perfect time to plan your visit.

While many locals dread the increased traffic and large crowds, thousands of visitors flock to the Grand Strand to show off their motorcycles and enjoy the South Carolina coast.

Here are answers to five frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2024.

The 85th Annual Myrtle Beach Bike Week will take place May 10-19, 2024. The event, also known as the Spring Bike Rally or Harley Bike Week, has been held since 1940.

While motorcycle owners flock to everywhere on the Grand Strand, coastal areas such as Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach draw the most bikers.

Visitors stay in hotels, vacation rentals, Airbnbs or campgrounds. Some area campgrounds, including Apache Family Campground and Myrtle Beach State Park, are considered biker-friendly and allow visitors to ride their motorcycles to their campsites.

Live music schedules and vendor plans will continue to be released up until Bike Week. Keep in the loop by following the social media pages of popular establishments including Beaver Bar, the Rathole, Spokes and Bones and Suck, Bang, Blow. Many concerts and vendors are centered on the north and south sides of Horry County.

Stay up to date on Spring Bike Rally plans by joining the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally Facebook group and checking the Myrtle Beach Bike Week LLC website.

Horry County hosts three large motorcycle events each year. Black Bike Week in Atlantic Beach is typically held Memorial Day weekend, May 24 to 27 in 2024. The Fall Rally will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2024.

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