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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....

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...

Dark storm clouds and lightning over Hilton Head coastal area

Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Hilton Head on Monday

April 1, 2025

News Summary Residents and visitors in Hilton Head should brace for severe thunderstorms slated to arrive Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, large hail, and lightning,...

BUSINESS

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...

Spartanburg South Carolina Tourism

South Carolina’s Tourism Sector Booms with $29 Billion Impact

April 1, 2025

News Summary South Carolina’s tourism sector has surged by 65% over the last decade, generating over $29 billion annually. Spartanburg recently hosted the Governor’s Conference acknowledging tourism’s economic significance. The...

Heritage Landscaping New Office

Heritage Landscaping Expands with New Locations in South Carolina

April 1, 2025

News Summary Heritage Landscaping, a family-owned company based in Lexington, South Carolina, has expanded its reach by opening two new offices in Simpsonville and North Charleston. With nearly 40 years...

Magna International Expansion in Greenville

Magna International Announces 200 Job Expansion in Greenville

April 1, 2025

News Summary Magna International is set to invest $200 million in a new facility in Greenville County, South Carolina, creating around 200 jobs by 2025. This expansion includes a 625,000-square-foot...

Charleston Traffic and Infrastructure

Charleston Residents Concerned About Rapid Growth and Infrastructure Strain

April 1, 2025

News Summary Charleston is experiencing a surge in population and economic growth, raising concerns about the city’s ability to cope with its infrastructure needs. As South Carolina competes with other...

South Carolina Manufacturing Facility

South Carolina’s Manufacturing Future Shines Bright

April 1, 2025

News Summary On January 30, 2025, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) unveiled its ambitious ‘2025 vision’ to enhance innovation, job growth, and competitiveness in the state’s manufacturing sector. The...

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...

Events/What's Happening

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...

A table showcasing Shrimp 'n' Grits and Lowcountry Boil at Savannah's Ultimate Dish competition.

Savannah’s Ultimate Dish Competition Enters Final Stage

March 31, 2025

News Summary The finals of Savannah’s Ultimate Dish competition have arrived, with Shrimp ‘n’ Grits facing off against Lowcountry Boil. After intense rounds of voting, both dishes have proven to...

Community members participating in local Lowcountry events with families and children enjoying various activities.

Upcoming Local Events in the Lowcountry

March 31, 2025

News Summary The Lowcountry is gearing up for a variety of local events in the coming weeks. Highlights include the USC Opera’s performance of Gianni Schicchi, Bluffton’s Bunny Bonanza with...

Architectural drawing of Memorial Health expansion in Savannah, GA

Memorial Health Unveils $265 Million Expansion in Savannah

March 30, 2025

News Summary Memorial Health in Savannah is planning a significant $265 million expansion to improve healthcare services amid regional population growth. The new facility will feature a five-story patient tower,...

New Aldi grocery store building in Hilton Head

Aldi Receives Approval for New Store in Hilton Head

March 30, 2025

News Summary Aldi grocery store has obtained approval from the Town of Hilton Head’s Design Review Committee to build a new store at Sea Turtle Marketplace. The proposed store will...

CRIME

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...

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...

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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