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Rhesus Macaque Monkeys in the Wild

Four Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Captured After Two-Month Escape

March 28, 2025

News Summary A group of four rhesus macaque monkeys, who escaped from a research facility in South Carolina, have been recaptured after living in the wild for nearly two months....

I-85 Bomb Threat Traffic Disruption

Bomb Threat Shuts Down I-85 Near Greenville, SC

March 28, 2025

News Summary A bomb threat led to the closure of I-85 near Greenville, SC, causing significant traffic delays. A 28-year-old man made the threat during a traffic stop, prompting a...

Community Mourns Victim of Gun Violence

Tragedy Strikes in Hopkins, South Carolina: Teenager Loses Life in Accidental Shooting

March 28, 2025

News Summary A tragic incident in Hopkins, South Carolina, has left a community in mourning after a 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot. The boy, Jayen Gladden, was discovered with a...

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...

Scenic Beaufort County waterways with boats highlighting safety practices.

Beaufort County Boating Safety Guidelines and New Regulations Announced

March 28, 2025

News Summary Beaufort County, SC has introduced new boating safety guidelines and regulations to enhance the safety and compliance of boaters in its beautiful coastal waters. The guidelines cover vital...

A candlelight vigil for a child in Bluffton, SC amidst parked bicycles

Bluffton, SC: Tragic Bicycle Accident Claims Life of 10-Year-Old Boy

March 28, 2025

News Summary A tragic accident in Bluffton, SC resulted in the untimely death of 10-year-old Adam Meissner after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. The incident...

Students at Beaufort County School participating in classroom activities

Beaufort County Schools Superintendent Discusses Achievements

March 28, 2025

News Summary As Beaufort County Schools Superintendent Frank Rodriguez approaches his six-year anniversary, he reflects on key academic achievements such as record literacy scores and improved graduation rates. However, challenges...

Park in Beaufort SC with a missing person notice on a board

Search Underway for Missing Man Arthur W. Hunter in Beaufort, SC

March 28, 2025

News Summary Beaufort police are actively searching for Arthur W. Hunter, a 56-year-old man missing since St. Patrick’s Day, with concerns over his mental health. Authorities have not had any...

Wildfires in the Carolinas

Wildfires Cause Evacuations and Emergency in Carolinas

March 27, 2025

News Summary Multiple wildfires are currently spreading across North and South Carolina, prompting a state of emergency and evacuations in affected areas. The Carolina Forest fire near Myrtle Beach has...

BUSINESS

Bicycle Shop in Summerville

Summerville Bicycle Shop Owner Awarded State Honor

March 28, 2025

News Summary Michael Haldeman, owner of SpokeWorks Bicycle Workshop in Summerville, SC, has been named South Carolina’s State Small Business Person of the Year. Recognized for his business acumen and...

HVAC Training Facility

New Clean Tech Accelerator Launches in South Carolina

March 28, 2025

News Summary Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina has launched the Clean Tech Accelerator, the first program in the state aimed at training individuals for careers in the HVAC and...

Raleigh Cityscape 2025

Raleigh Crowned Best Large City in the U.S. for 2025

March 28, 2025

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina, has been ranked as the best-performing large city in the U.S. for 2025 by the Milken Institute. Notable for its job and wage growth, largely...

Greenville Manufacturing Landscape

Greenville’s Vision for a Robust Manufacturing Future

March 28, 2025

News Summary Greenville, South Carolina, is poised for a manufacturing revival with the unveiling of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance’s 2025 vision, which aims to enhance innovation and create jobs...

Diners enjoying food in a restaurant on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island’s Culinary Scene Shines

March 28, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head Island is emerging as a culinary hotspot, acclaimed for its wide range of dining options that feature fresh seafood and Southern-inspired flavors. The island showcases a...

Charleston Housing Crisis

Charleston Property Management Company Faces Major Antitrust Lawsuit

March 27, 2025

News Summary In a landmark case, the U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Greystar Real Estate Partners and five other major landlords, accusing them of a rent...

Power Restoration Team at Work

Power Restoration Efforts Underway in the Carolinas

March 27, 2025

News Summary Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the Carolinas face significant power outages affecting nearly 904,000 residents. Duke Energy has mobilized 21,000 workers to aid in restoration efforts, though...

Future of Manufacturing in South Carolina

Manufacturing Vision Unveiled for South Carolina’s Future

March 27, 2025

News Summary On January 30, 2025, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) launched its 2025 vision aimed at revitalizing the state’s manufacturing sector. This initiative seeks to enhance innovation, increase...

Pope St. John Paul II Activities Center

New Community Hub Opens in Columbia

March 27, 2025

News Summary Columbia welcomes the Pope St. John Paul II Activities Center, a state-of-the-art facility that aims to enhance community and spiritual life. Spanning over 31,220 square feet, it houses...

Events/What's Happening

Rendering of Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center

Bluffton Health Care Expansion Approved by State

March 28, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Department of Public Health has approved Novant Health’s application for a new 50-bed hospital in Bluffton. The facility, the Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center, represents...

Diners enjoying food in a restaurant on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island’s Culinary Scene Shines

March 28, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head Island is emerging as a culinary hotspot, acclaimed for its wide range of dining options that feature fresh seafood and Southern-inspired flavors. The island showcases a...

A peaceful park with benches and trails commemorating the 1st South Carolina Volunteers.

Beaufort Develops Park to Honor 1st South Carolina Volunteers

March 27, 2025

News Summary The city of Beaufort is establishing a park dedicated to the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, the first Black regiment to serve the Union during the Civil War. Covering...

Conceptual rendering of Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center

Bluffton Approves New $320 Million Novant Health Medical Center

March 27, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Department of Public Health has approved Novant Health’s Certificate of Need application for a $320 million medical center in Bluffton. This new facility is set...

Artists creating chalk art at Beaufort Chalk Art Festival

Beaufort to Host Second Annual “Chalk It Up!” Festival March 28-30

March 27, 2025

News Summary The second annual “Chalk It Up!” festival will take place in downtown Beaufort from March 28 to 30, featuring an array of talented artists who will create stunning...

Picturesque view of Savannah with cobblestone streets and historic architecture

Savannah Named Top U.S. Destination with Unique Charm

March 25, 2025

News Summary Savannah, Georgia has been recognized as one of the top five U.S. destinations for its compelling ‘foreign feel’ according to a survey by Turn The Page Travel. The...

Interior view of Radici Italian Chophouse with open kitchen

Pour Richard’s Restaurant Transitions to Radici Italian Chophouse

March 25, 2025

News Summary Bluffton’s iconic eatery Pour Richard’s will close its doors to usher in Radici Italian Chophouse, opening on March 27. The revamped restaurant promises a sleek new aesthetic and...

Variety of luxury pillows created by Harris Pillow Supply

Beaufort Honors Harris Pillow Supply’s Legacy

March 25, 2025

News Summary Harris Pillow Supply, a family-owned luxury pillow manufacturer founded in 1958, celebrates its legacy in Beaufort, SC. The company, led by the Harris family, is known for its...

Celebration of women leaders at a community event

Savannah NAACP Celebrates Women Leaders in March Meeting

March 24, 2025

News Summary The Savannah Chapter of the NAACP recently held a meeting at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to honor local women leaders as Women’s History Month concludes. Georgia Representative...

CRIME

Rhesus Macaque Monkeys in the Wild

Four Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Captured After Two-Month Escape

March 28, 2025

News Summary A group of four rhesus macaque monkeys, who escaped from a research facility in South Carolina, have been recaptured after living in the wild for nearly two months....

I-85 Bomb Threat Traffic Disruption

Bomb Threat Shuts Down I-85 Near Greenville, SC

March 28, 2025

News Summary A bomb threat led to the closure of I-85 near Greenville, SC, causing significant traffic delays. A 28-year-old man made the threat during a traffic stop, prompting a...

Community Mourns Victim of Gun Violence

Tragedy Strikes in Hopkins, South Carolina: Teenager Loses Life in Accidental Shooting

March 28, 2025

News Summary A tragic incident in Hopkins, South Carolina, has left a community in mourning after a 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot. The boy, Jayen Gladden, was discovered with a...

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...

Manhunt Search in Newberry County

Manhunt in Newberry County for 20-Year-Old Suspect

March 27, 2025

News Summary In Newberry County, South Carolina, a manhunt is underway for 20-year-old Landon Major Howell, deemed dangerous by authorities following his escape from law enforcement. Howell, who fled into...

Legal document representing lottery fraud charges against a former employee

Former Convenience Store Employee Charged with Lottery Fraud in Bluffton

March 27, 2025

News Summary Cuvaious Nujorie Foster, a 21-year-old former employee of Parkers #36 in Bluffton, has been charged with several counts of lottery fraud. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced...

Caution sign about alligator safety on a golf course

Alligator Fatally Attacks Dog in Sun City, SC

March 27, 2025

News Summary In a tragic incident in Sun City, South Carolina, a lost dog named Nana was fatally attacked by an alligator on a local golf course. Beaufort County Animal...

Firing Squad Execution Protest

South Carolina Man Executed by Firing Squad: A Historic Night

March 24, 2025

News Summary In a historic execution, Brad Sigmon, 67, was put to death by firing squad in South Carolina on March 7, 2025. This marks the first execution of its...

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,...

POLITICS

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...

Community members discuss future plans for Talmadge Memorial Bridge in Savannah.

Talmadge Memorial Bridge Future Discussed in Savannah

March 16, 2025

News Summary The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is gathering public input for the future of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. Recent public engagement events revealed concepts for a new bridge...

SPORTS

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...

Anglers fishing on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Fishing Regulations and Spots for Anglers

March 7, 2025

News Summary Explore the fishing opportunities on Hilton Head Island while complying with local regulations. Learn about required licenses, fishing spots, seasonal species, and gear rentals to enhance your angling...

Gamecocks NCAA Tournament Excitement

Columbia Celebrates Gamecocks’ NCAA Tournament Seeding

March 1, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team has secured a number two seed in the NCAA Tournament following a season marked by tough competition. Despite setbacks against top...

Celebration of Women's Basketball

Columbia Celebrates Dawn Staley’s Record-Breaking Contract Extension

February 22, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, has signed a historic contract extension lasting through the 2029-30 season. This deal, which makes...

South Carolina Football at NFL Scouting Combine

South Carolina Football Sets Record at NFL Scouting Combine

February 20, 2025

News Summary South Carolina football has achieved a remarkable feat by receiving 11 invitations to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, marking a significant moment for the program. Scheduled from February...

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