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Beach parking at Hilton Head Island with views of the ocean.

Hilton Head Island Residents Eligible for Free Beach Parking Permits Amid New Fees

April 3, 2025

News Summary In response to newly imposed parking fees at public beaches, Hilton Head Island residents can now apply online for free parking permits. Eligible long-term residents can obtain up...

Inmates and staff at Charleston County Jail during plumbing repairs

Inmates Transferred to Charleston County Jail Amid Plumbing Crisis

April 3, 2025

News Summary Fifty-three inmates from the Beaufort County Detention Center have been temporarily relocated to the Charleston County Jail due to severe plumbing issues. The transfer occurred on March 25...

Empty courtroom chairs representing the gravity of a DUI sentencing case.

Bluffton Man Sentenced to 20 Years for DUI Crash Resulting in Infant’s Death

April 3, 2025

News Summary Gregorio Hernandez-Castillo, 31, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI crash in Bluffton that led to the tragic death of 4-month-old Starlette Guzman. This...

Yemassee Monkey Escape Scene

Yemassee Residents in a Monkey Chase: 24 of 43 Escapees Recovered!

April 1, 2025

News Summary In an unexpected twist, 43 monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, leading to a community-wide response. As authorities work to round...

Columbia SC Football Celebration

Chaos Erupts After Gamecocks Victory in Columbia

April 1, 2025

News Summary After a thrilling win over Texas A&M, Columbia, SC, experienced chaos as a shooting left three injured. The incident occurred near Williams-Brice Stadium, prompting swift police action and...

Memorial for Greenville Shooting Victim

Tragic Incident in Greenville: Young Woman Shot by Deputies

April 1, 2025

News Summary In Greenville, a 21-year-old woman, Daziana Natasha Kian’te Lewis, was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies following a reported altercation. The incident raises concerns about law enforcement practices...

Firing Squad Execution Setup

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

April 1, 2025

News Summary In South Carolina, inmate Mikal Mahdi has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for April 11. This decision follows the state’s recent firing squad execution of Brad...

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

April 1, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in the U.S. in 15 years, raising ethical concerns about capital punishment. After over...

Myrtle Beach Wildfire

Myrtle Beach Wildfire Sparks Arrest and State of Emergency

April 1, 2025

News Summary In South Carolina, a wildfire near Myrtle Beach has burned over 2,000 acres, leading to the arrest of a local woman for negligent fire spread. The Covington Drive...

BUSINESS

Charleston Trade Partnership with Canada

South Carolina and Canada Forge Historic Trade Partnership

April 3, 2025

News Summary South Carolina and Canada have entered a significant trade partnership resulting in a $5 billion investment in the state. With exports to Canada increasing, over 13% of SC’s...

Raleigh North Carolina Skyline

Raleigh Crowned Best City in America for 2025

April 3, 2025

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina has been named the best-performing large city in the U.S. for 2025 by the Milken Institute, climbing from its previous rank of No. 2. The...

South Carolina Growth 2024

South Carolina Takes the Crown as the Top Growth State of 2024

April 3, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has been named the top growth state for 2024, overtaking Texas for the first time. With a significant net gain of U-Haul movers, affordable living, and...

Charleston Small Businesses

Charleston’s S.244: A New Hope for Small Businesses

April 3, 2025

News Summary In Charleston, the proposed S.244, or the South Carolina Justice Act, aims to reform liability laws that burden small businesses. By introducing a ‘Fair Share’ rule, this legislation...

Trader Joe's store sign with a hoax label in Bluffton

Trader Joe’s Rumors in Bluffton Confirmed as Hoax

April 3, 2025

News Summary Recent rumors regarding a new Trader Joe’s store opening in Okatie Crossing between Bluffton and Hardeeville have been debunked by local officials. The conjecture started on social media...

Dogs enjoying a meal with their owners on a pet-friendly patio in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Welcomes Dog-Friendly Dining

April 3, 2025

News Summary As more restaurants on Hilton Head Island adopt dog-friendly dining options, dog owners can enjoy meals out without leaving their pets at home. With dog-friendly patios and specialized...

Construction work at the former Aunt Chilada's site for public parking in Hilton Head.

Hilton Head Transforms Former Aunt Chilada’s Site into Parking

April 2, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head is commencing the demolition of the former Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe site to create public parking, enhancing access to Coligny Beach and Lowcountry Celebration Park....

Michelin 50-Year Celebration

Greenville Celebrates Michelin’s 50-Year Milestone

April 1, 2025

News Summary Greenville recently celebrated Michelin North America, Inc.’s 50-year presence in South Carolina. Local leaders, including Governor McMaster, gathered to honor Michelin’s significant economic impact and a leadership transition...

South Carolina - U-Haul's Top Growth State

South Carolina Emerges as U-Haul’s Top Growth State in 2024

April 1, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has officially been declared the top growth state in 2024 by U-Haul, surpassing Texas for the first time. With 51.7% of U-Haul traffic attributed to people...

Events/What's Happening

Trader Joe's store sign with a hoax label in Bluffton

Trader Joe’s Rumors in Bluffton Confirmed as Hoax

April 3, 2025

News Summary Recent rumors regarding a new Trader Joe’s store opening in Okatie Crossing between Bluffton and Hardeeville have been debunked by local officials. The conjecture started on social media...

A coastal area with living shorelines and oyster beds improving ecological health

Beaufort County Secures Grant for Coastal Resilience

April 3, 2025

News Summary Beaufort County has been awarded a $169,667 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to enhance coastal resilience through living shorelines. The funding aims to combat shoreline...

Dogs enjoying a meal with their owners on a pet-friendly patio in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Welcomes Dog-Friendly Dining

April 3, 2025

News Summary As more restaurants on Hilton Head Island adopt dog-friendly dining options, dog owners can enjoy meals out without leaving their pets at home. With dog-friendly patios and specialized...

Construction work at the former Aunt Chilada's site for public parking in Hilton Head.

Hilton Head Transforms Former Aunt Chilada’s Site into Parking

April 2, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head is commencing the demolition of the former Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe site to create public parking, enhancing access to Coligny Beach and Lowcountry Celebration Park....

Construction workers repairing Bluffton Parkway during nighttime.

Bluffton: Overnight Road Repairs Scheduled on Bluffton Parkway

April 1, 2025

News Summary Bluffton Parkway will undergo overnight road repairs affecting a 1.5-mile section between Buck Island Road and Red Cedar Street from March 31 to April 14, 2025. The repairs...

Volunteers providing tax preparation assistance at a community event in Beaufort.

Beaufort and Jasper County Residents to Benefit from Free Tax Prep Days

April 1, 2025

News Summary The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering free tax preparation and e-filing services for Beaufort and Jasper County residents. This initiative, operated by the United Way...

Scene depicting restaurant life on Tybee Island

Savannah Filmmaker’s Project Featured on The Black List

April 1, 2025

News Summary Savannah-native Alex Yarber’s film project, ‘A Low Country Crime Story,’ has gained recognition by being included in The Black List’s Georgia List. The film explores the struggles of...

New construction in Hilton Head's Gullah neighborhood

Hilton Head’s Gullah Neighborhood Faces Development Controversy

April 1, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head’s historic Gullah neighborhood is undergoing significant transformation as Dream Finders Homes, LLC, a Florida-based builder, begins construction in the area. The company purchased 34 plots for...

Children collecting Easter eggs on the football field during the Beaufort Academy egg drop.

Beaufort Academy’s Annual Helicopter Egg Drop Delivers Fun

March 31, 2025

News Summary On March 29, Beaufort Academy hosted its fifth annual Great Helicopter Egg Drop, where nearly 20,000 Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter onto the football field. Children...

CRIME

Empty courtroom chairs representing the gravity of a DUI sentencing case.

Bluffton Man Sentenced to 20 Years for DUI Crash Resulting in Infant’s Death

April 3, 2025

News Summary Gregorio Hernandez-Castillo, 31, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI crash in Bluffton that led to the tragic death of 4-month-old Starlette Guzman. This...

Yemassee Monkey Escape Scene

Yemassee Residents in a Monkey Chase: 24 of 43 Escapees Recovered!

April 1, 2025

News Summary In an unexpected twist, 43 monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, leading to a community-wide response. As authorities work to round...

Columbia SC Football Celebration

Chaos Erupts After Gamecocks Victory in Columbia

April 1, 2025

News Summary After a thrilling win over Texas A&M, Columbia, SC, experienced chaos as a shooting left three injured. The incident occurred near Williams-Brice Stadium, prompting swift police action and...

Memorial for Greenville Shooting Victim

Tragic Incident in Greenville: Young Woman Shot by Deputies

April 1, 2025

News Summary In Greenville, a 21-year-old woman, Daziana Natasha Kian’te Lewis, was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies following a reported altercation. The incident raises concerns about law enforcement practices...

Firing Squad Execution Setup

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

April 1, 2025

News Summary In South Carolina, inmate Mikal Mahdi has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for April 11. This decision follows the state’s recent firing squad execution of Brad...

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

April 1, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in the U.S. in 15 years, raising ethical concerns about capital punishment. After over...

Myrtle Beach Wildfire

Myrtle Beach Wildfire Sparks Arrest and State of Emergency

April 1, 2025

News Summary In South Carolina, a wildfire near Myrtle Beach has burned over 2,000 acres, leading to the arrest of a local woman for negligent fire spread. The Covington Drive...

Rhesus Macaques in Yemassee

Yemassee Residents Concerned Over Monkey Escape

April 1, 2025

News Summary In Yemassee, South Carolina, a group of 43 Rhesus macaques escaped from Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center. While 24 have been recovered safely, 18 are still at large....

Community Mourning in North Charleston

Tragic Murder-Suicide Shakes North Charleston Community

March 31, 2025

News Summary A heartbreaking murder-suicide in North Charleston has left the community in shock. Darius Seay shot his estranged wife and two family members before taking his own life. The...

POLITICS

Image depicting community safety and justice symbols in Savannah

Savannah: Former NAACP President Accuses City of Violating Open Records Act

March 31, 2025

News Summary Chadrick Mance, the former President of the Savannah NAACP, has filed a complaint against the City of Savannah over alleged violations of the Georgia Open Records Act. He...

Community meeting in Tybee Island about voting system changes

Tybee Island Residents Discuss Voting System Changes

March 28, 2025

News Summary During recent meetings, Tybee Island residents debated a possible shift from a plurality voting system to a majority system. High attendance showed interest, but most expressed confusion over...

Historic Prison in South Carolina

Historic Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

March 27, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed a significant event on March 7, 2025, as Brad Sigmon was executed by firing squad—the first use of this method in the U.S. in...

Historic Firing Squad Execution Scene

Columbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad Execution

March 23, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first person executed by firing squad in the U.S. since 2010, marking a controversial moment in capital punishment history. Sigmon,...

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office engaging with community members.

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Reapplies for ICE Task Force

March 23, 2025

News Summary The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to re-establish a local task force in partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This reapplication is part of the federal...

Wetland area in Bluffton, SC with rich vegetation and water reflecting a commitment to conservation.

Bluffton Enacts Wetlands Protection Ordinance Post Supreme Court Ruling

March 20, 2025

News Summary Bluffton, SC has become the first municipality in South Carolina to pass a wetlands protection ordinance in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. This new law mandates...

Members of a council sitting around a table discussing changes and policies.

Beaufort County Council Faces Leadership Changes and Transparency Issues

March 19, 2025

News Summary The Beaufort County Council is experiencing significant leadership changes as increasing transparency concerns and ethical investigations come to light. Recently cited as South Carolina’s most secretive council, the...

Feral cats at Hilton Head Island Airport walking near an airplane.

Hilton Head Island Airport’s Cat Colony Faces Relocation Threat

March 18, 2025

News Summary The Hilton Head Island Airport is contemplating a new wildlife management policy that may lead to the relocation of its long-established feral cat colony. The proposed policy prohibits...

Historic Firing Squad Execution

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

March 17, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Keith Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first time this method has been used in the state. Sigmon, convicted of...

SPORTS

Columbia SC Football Celebration

Chaos Erupts After Gamecocks Victory in Columbia

April 1, 2025

News Summary After a thrilling win over Texas A&M, Columbia, SC, experienced chaos as a shooting left three injured. The incident occurred near Williams-Brice Stadium, prompting swift police action and...

2023 Women's NCAA Final Four Excitement

Women’s NCAA Final Four Set to Captivate Fans in Tampa

April 1, 2025

News Summary Tampa, Florida, is poised to host an unforgettable Women’s NCAA Final Four tournament, featuring powerhouse teams like South Carolina, Texas, UConn, and UCLA. The reigning champions, South Carolina...

Gamecocks Sweet 16 Victory

Gamecocks Defeat Terrapins in Sweet 16 Showdown

March 31, 2025

News Summary In a thrilling Sweet 16 clash, the South Carolina Gamecocks narrowly defeated the Maryland Terrapins 71-67 in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite a close fourth quarter, standout performances from MiLaysia...

South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Victory Celebration

Birmingham Celebrates South Carolina Gamecocks’ NCAA Victory

March 29, 2025

News Summary On March 28, 2025, the South Carolina Gamecocks triumphed over the Maryland Terrapins with a thrilling 71-67 victory in the NCAA Women’s Tournament Sweet 16, securing a place...

UCLA Women's Basketball Team Celebrates

UCLA Women’s Basketball Team Secures Historic No. 1 Seed

March 17, 2025

News Summary The UCLA Bruins have made history by earning the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time. With a season record of 30...

South Carolina SEC Tournament Celebration

South Carolina Wins Third Consecutive SEC Tournament Title

March 15, 2025

News Summary In a commanding display, the South Carolina women’s basketball team claimed their third straight SEC Tournament championship with a 64-45 victory over Texas. Their defensive strategy, which held...

Public tennis courts on Hilton Head Island during the Spring Tennis Fest

Local Resident Objects to Public Tennis Court Use During Spring Fest

March 15, 2025

News Summary The annual Spring Tennis Fest in Hilton Head Island has raised concerns among residents regarding the limited availability of public tennis courts. Resident Justin Wilson expressed frustration on...

South Carolina Gamecocks SEC Championship Celebration

South Carolina Wins SEC Championship Against Texas

March 14, 2025

News Summary In a remarkable display of talent, the South Carolina Gamecocks secured their third consecutive SEC Tournament Championship by defeating the Texas Longhorns with a score of 64-45. This...

South Carolina Football Stadium

Jaycee Horn Becomes Highest-Paid Cornerback in NFL History

March 12, 2025

News Summary Former South Carolina Gamecocks standout Jaycee Horn has signed a groundbreaking $100 million contract, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. This achievement not only highlights Horn’s...

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