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Memorial for University of South Carolina Student

Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

April 17, 2025

News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial ‘Nate’ G. Baker, a 20-year-old business major, following a tragic hit-and-run accident near the campus. The incident, which...

Carolina Wildfires and Firefighting Efforts

Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

April 17, 2025

News Summary As wildfires continue to burn across North and South Carolina, officials have declared states of emergency and ordered evacuations. The largest fire is in the Carolina Forest area,...

Political Turbulence in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

April 17, 2025

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer’s nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with the Senate Medical Affairs Committee voting against him. This marks...

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Hilton Head Residents Face Rising Threat of Check Fraud

April 17, 2025

News Summary Residents of Hilton Head are becoming increasingly concerned about a rise in check fraud cases. South Carolina ranks seventh in the nation for fraud rates, with older adults...

Vigilant Residents of Lake Wylie

Lake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-Ins

April 16, 2025

News Summary Residents of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, are grappling with a surge in car break-ins, culminating in 24 vehicles targeted in one day. Law enforcement is investigating these brazen...

Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

April 16, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed inmate Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking a controversial resurgence in the state’s use of capital punishment. Mahdi, sentenced for the...

Columbia Winter Weather

Winter Weather Advisory: Columbia, SC Prepares for Wintry Conditions

April 16, 2025

News Summary Columbia, SC, is bracing for a potentially wintry Wednesday as the National Weather Service issues a winter weather advisory, predicting freezing rain, sleet, and possible snow. With temperatures...

Police car in Savannah near a residential area.

Savannah Police Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect

April 16, 2025

News Summary On February 10, 2025, Savannah Police arrested 25-year-old Hershel Tanksley for aggravated assault following a domestic violence incident. Police responded to a report in the 600 block of...

Military air station with aircraft representing leadership changes

Colonel Mark D. Bortnem Relieved of Command at MCAS Beaufort

April 16, 2025

News Summary Colonel Mark D. Bortnem has been relieved of his command at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort effective April 15, 2025, due to a ‘loss of trust and confidence’...

BUSINESS

South Carolina Legislative Assembly on DEI

South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI Policies

April 17, 2025

News Summary In a notable legislative move, South Carolina lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government. Dubbed the ‘Ending Illegal Discrimination...

Raleigh Skyline

Raleigh Crowned Best-Performing Large City in the U.S.

April 17, 2025

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina has been recognized as the best-performing large city in the U.S. for 2025 by the Milken Institute. This accolade reflects significant economic improvements, including solid...

Sustainable Technologies Discussion

Urgent Call for Sustainable Technologies in South Carolina

April 17, 2025

News Summary Sustain SC warns that South Carolina could face an economic loss of up to $101.2 billion without sustainable technologies. A study reveals that many businesses feel high pressure...

Construction site of TL+CO Business Solutions facility in Seabrook, SC

Seabrook, SC Welcomes TL+CO Business Solutions with Major Investment

April 17, 2025

News Summary TL+CO Business Solutions has announced a significant $7.5 million investment in Seabrook, Beaufort County, marking its first operation in South Carolina. Set to begin operations in April 2025,...

Struggling Bar in South Carolina

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Insurance Costs

April 16, 2025

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are proposing new legislation to reduce liquor liability insurance costs for local businesses as rates have skyrocketed. With premiums doubling for 2024, many establishments are...

BMW Spartanburg Manufacturing Plant

BMW Stands Strong in Spartanburg Amid Criticism

April 16, 2025

News Summary BMW faces criticism over its operations in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with claims about minimal American labor involvement. However, the company underscores its commitment to the local economy, employing...

Innovative Manufacturing in South Carolina

South Carolina’s Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

April 16, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has unveiled an ambitious vision aimed at transforming the manufacturing landscape by 2025. This initiative focuses on innovation, job creation, and economic...

Duke Energy Grants in South Carolina

Duke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SC

April 16, 2025

News Summary The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant program to enhance disaster response efforts and support aging populations in South Carolina. The funding is part of their...

Gas station displaying prices on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Sees Gas Price Surge Ahead of Spring Travel

April 16, 2025

News Summary As spring approaches, Hilton Head Island experiences a surge in gas prices driven by increased tourism. Despite lower prices in South Carolina, local prices range from $2.89 to...

Events/What's Happening

Construction site of TL+CO Business Solutions facility in Seabrook, SC

Seabrook, SC Welcomes TL+CO Business Solutions with Major Investment

April 17, 2025

News Summary TL+CO Business Solutions has announced a significant $7.5 million investment in Seabrook, Beaufort County, marking its first operation in South Carolina. Set to begin operations in April 2025,...

Sunrise over Tybee Island with people gathered for the Easter service

Tybee Island Easter Sunrise Service After Orange Crush Festival

April 17, 2025

News Summary On April 17, 2024, Tybee Island will host its annual Easter sunrise service at the pier following the Orange Crush Festival. The service begins at 6:30 a.m., shortly...

Diverse volunteers assisting at the RBC Heritage golf tournament

Volunteers Enhance the 2025 RBC Heritage Tournament

April 17, 2025

News Summary The 2025 RBC Heritage tournament commenced with Pro-Am day at Harbour Links Golf Course, highlighting the critical contributions of over 1,600 local volunteers. Their roles include parking management,...

Gas station displaying prices on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Sees Gas Price Surge Ahead of Spring Travel

April 16, 2025

News Summary As spring approaches, Hilton Head Island experiences a surge in gas prices driven by increased tourism. Despite lower prices in South Carolina, local prices range from $2.89 to...

A festive Easter brunch table setup in Hilton Head by the water.

Easter Dining Options in Hilton Head Area

April 16, 2025

News Summary This Easter Sunday, families in the Hilton Head area can enjoy a variety of dining options ranging from extravagant brunches to casual seaside meals. Numerous restaurants are offering...

Modern healthcare facility on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Healthcare Developments Underway

April 16, 2025

News Summary Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are undergoing significant healthcare advancements, including a new hybrid emergency department and affordable workforce housing for essential workers. Beaufort Memorial Hospital is leading...

TL+CO Business Solutions facility with robots for assembly in Seabrook, SC

Seabrook Welcomes $7 Million Investment from TL+CO Business Solutions

April 15, 2025

News Summary TL+CO Business Solutions, a Utah-based supply chain company, is investing over $7 million to establish a new facility in Seabrook, SC, aimed at enhancing operations in the defense...

Reclaimed industrial site with greenery and solar panels

Former Hazardous Site in Savannah Cleaned Up and Removed from Inventory

April 15, 2025

News Summary Dulany Industries, Inc. has successfully removed the former Kerr-McGee Pigments site and Deptford Tract Landfill site from Georgia’s Hazardous Site Inventory. This landmark remediation project, the largest since...

Donation ceremony at John Paul II Catholic School by Notre Dame Club

Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head Donates to JPII Scholarship Fund

April 15, 2025

News Summary The Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head has generously donated $7,500 to the John Paul II Catholic School’s scholarship fund, bringing their contributions since 2013 to over $40,000....

CRIME

Memorial for University of South Carolina Student

Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

April 17, 2025

News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial ‘Nate’ G. Baker, a 20-year-old business major, following a tragic hit-and-run accident near the campus. The incident, which...

Checks being handled carefully with a mailbox in the background

Hilton Head Residents Face Rising Threat of Check Fraud

April 17, 2025

News Summary Residents of Hilton Head are becoming increasingly concerned about a rise in check fraud cases. South Carolina ranks seventh in the nation for fraud rates, with older adults...

Vigilant Residents of Lake Wylie

Lake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-Ins

April 16, 2025

News Summary Residents of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, are grappling with a surge in car break-ins, culminating in 24 vehicles targeted in one day. Law enforcement is investigating these brazen...

Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

April 16, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed inmate Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking a controversial resurgence in the state’s use of capital punishment. Mahdi, sentenced for the...

Police car in Savannah near a residential area.

Savannah Police Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect

April 16, 2025

News Summary On February 10, 2025, Savannah Police arrested 25-year-old Hershel Tanksley for aggravated assault following a domestic violence incident. Police responded to a report in the 600 block of...

A courtroom setting with gavel and legal books

Summerville Technician Sentenced for DUI Crash Injuring Woman

April 16, 2025

News Summary Joseph Edward McComas, a former technician from Summerville, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for DUI after injuring a woman in a crash in Beaufort. The...

Execution Reflection

Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

April 14, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi using a firing squad, reigniting debates over the death penalty’s morality. This marked the state’s second firing squad execution...

Capital Punishment Controversy

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

April 12, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months. Mahdi was convicted for the murder of James Myers, reigniting...

Exterior view of the Savannah Police Department building

Savannah Police Need Help to Find Armed Suspects

April 12, 2025

News Summary The Savannah Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating three armed and dangerous suspects linked to violent incidents. James Deandertrai Green is wanted...

POLITICS

Political Turbulence in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

April 17, 2025

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer’s nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with the Senate Medical Affairs Committee voting against him. This marks...

Wildfires in the Carolinas

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

April 15, 2025

News Summary Residents of Carolina Beach, NC, are facing escalating wildfires as both North and South Carolina deal with blazes affecting thousands of acres. With Governor McMaster declaring a state...

Public Health Leadership Debate in Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

April 15, 2025

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer’s nomination to lead the new Department of Public Health. Despite past acclaim,...

Execution Reflection

Columbia, South Carolina: A Somber Execution by Firing Squad

April 14, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi using a firing squad, reigniting debates over the death penalty’s morality. This marked the state’s second firing squad execution...

Capital Punishment Controversy

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

April 12, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months. Mahdi was convicted for the murder of James Myers, reigniting...

Controversial Execution Setting

South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

April 11, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and its methods. Mahdi, convicted in 2004 for the murder of...

Large crowd of protesters holding signs at Hilton Head Island

Over a Thousand Protest Against Trump on Hilton Head Island

April 9, 2025

News Summary In a historic rally on Saturday, over a thousand individuals gathered on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as part of the 50501 movement. This protest, targeting President Trump’s...

Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

Brad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SC

April 7, 2025

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old man, is set to become the first U.S. execution by firing squad in 15 years on March 7 in South Carolina. His choice of...

Scenic view of Cane Island highlighting natural landscapes and potential housing developments

Beaufort Residents Rally Against Housing Developments on Cane Island

April 5, 2025

News Summary Residents of Beaufort are voicing strong opposition to two proposed housing developments on Cane Island, which aim to add up to 700 residential units across nearly 400 acres....

SPORTS

Diverse volunteers assisting at the RBC Heritage golf tournament

Volunteers Enhance the 2025 RBC Heritage Tournament

April 17, 2025

News Summary The 2025 RBC Heritage tournament commenced with Pro-Am day at Harbour Links Golf Course, highlighting the critical contributions of over 1,600 local volunteers. Their roles include parking management,...

South Carolina Gamecocks SEC Championship Win

South Carolina Gamecocks Win SEC Championship Against Texas

April 14, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks showcased their dominance in women’s basketball by winning their third consecutive SEC Tournament Championship, defeating the Texas Longhorns 64-45. Head coach Dawn Staley led...

Aerial view of fighter jets performing at the Beaufort Air Show.

Beaufort Set to Host 2025 Air Show with Blue Angels

April 14, 2025

News Summary The MCAS Beaufort Air Show is scheduled for April 12-13, 2025, showcasing the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other aerial performers. Expected to attract around 100,000 attendees, the...

Aerial demonstration at the Marine Corps Air Show

Beaufort Prepares for the 2025 Marine Corps Air Show

April 13, 2025

News Summary The Marine Corps Air Show is set to take place at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on April 12 and 13, 2025, celebrating the 250th anniversary of...

College Basketball Game Action

MiLaysia Fulwiley Plans Transfer After Championship Loss

April 12, 2025

News Summary MiLaysia Fulwiley, a sophomore guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks, intends to enter the transfer portal following the team’s defeat to UConn in the NCAA championship game. Fulwiley,...

Blue Angels performing aerial maneuvers during an air show.

Beaufort Welcomes U.S. Navy Blue Angels for Air Show

April 12, 2025

News Summary Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is set to host the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for an exciting air show on April 12 and 13, 2025. The event, expecting...

Women's Basketball Team Celebration

Dawn Staley Secures Record-Setting Contract Extension

April 5, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley has signed a landmark contract extension with the University of South Carolina, making her the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball history. The deal will keep her...

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...

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