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Myrtle Beach Wildfire

Myrtle Beach Faces Ominous Wildfires, State of Emergency Declared

March 31, 2025

News Summary Myrtle Beach is currently grappling with severe wildfires that have led to a state of emergency declaration by Governor Henry McMaster. Flames have scorched over 2,000 acres, prompting...

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...

Wildfires in the Carolinas

Wildfires Rage Through Carolinas, Evacuations Intensify

March 31, 2025

News Summary Over 170 wildfires are spreading across North and South Carolina, particularly affecting Myrtle Beach. With over 2,000 acres burning and air quality worsening, officials have declared a state...

Tragic Accident Scene in Darlington County

Tragic Accident in Darlington County Claims Father and Daughter

March 31, 2025

News Summary A devastating two-vehicle collision in Darlington County on Friday evening claimed the lives of Ronnie Gilbert, 59, and his daughter Ronnisha, 27. The accident at the intersection of...

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...

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...

Wildfires in South Carolina

Wildfires Devastate South Carolina as Firefighters Battle Blaze

March 30, 2025

News Summary South Carolina faces a challenging week with wildfires raging, particularly in the Carolina Forest area, which has burned over 2,059 acres and remains only 30% contained. First responders...

Severe Thunderstorm Clouds

Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Columbia and Lexington Counties

March 30, 2025

News Summary Residents of Columbia and Lexington Counties are being urged to prepare for severe weather, with tornado and thunderstorm warnings in effect. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous...

Historic Execution by Firing Squad

Columbia Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

March 30, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed its first execution by firing squad in over 15 years. Brad Sigmon, convicted of heinous murders in 2001, opted for...

BUSINESS

Abandoned Roofing Company Office

Charleston Roofing Company Leaves Homeowners High and Dry

March 31, 2025

News Summary Homeowners in Charleston are left stranded after Orange Elephant Roofing vanished after collecting payments for roofing repairs. Customers report unanswered calls and abandoned offices. The company’s license was...

Raleigh Skyline 2025

Raleigh Crowned America’s Top Large City for 2025

March 31, 2025

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina, has been named the best-performing large city in the U.S. for 2025, according to the Milken Institute. The city’s diverse tech industry, strong job growth,...

Spartanburg tourism

Spartanburg Shines as South Carolina Tourism Experiences Record Growth

March 31, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg recently hosted the 60th annual Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism, unveiling remarkable growth in South Carolina’s tourism sector. Over the last decade, tourism has experienced a...

Summerville Bicycle Workshop Community

Summerville’s SpokeWorks Owner Named Small Business Champion

March 31, 2025

News Summary Michael Haldeman, from SpokeWorks Bicycle Workshop in Summerville, has been awarded South Carolina’s State Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This recognition...

Corporate Leadership at Enbridge Gas

Rusty Harris Takes Leadership Role at Enbridge Gas

March 30, 2025

News Summary Rusty Harris has transitioned from Enbridge Gas North Carolina to lead Enbridge Gas Ohio, stepping into the role formerly held by Dan Weekley. With extensive experience in the...

Future of South Carolina Manufacturing

South Carolina’s Vision for Manufacturing Growth

March 30, 2025

News Summary On January 30, 2025, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance launched the 2025 Vision, an initiative aimed at transforming the state’s manufacturing landscape. This plan focuses on fostering innovation...

Spartanburg's Natural Beauty

Spartanburg Leads the Charge in South Carolina’s Tourism Growth

March 30, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg is experiencing a tourism boom, with a staggering 65% growth in the travel sector over the past decade, contributing $29 billion annually to South Carolina’s economy. The...

SkillsUSA South Carolina Championship in Action

Columbia Hosts SkillsUSA South Carolina Championship 2025

March 30, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed an energetic gathering of skilled students at the 2025 SkillsUSA South Carolina State Championship on March 4. Held at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds,...

Small Business Celebration Event

Michael Haldeman Earns State Small Business Person of the Year

March 30, 2025

News Summary Michael Haldeman, owner of SpokeWorks Bicycle Workshop in Summerville, SC, has been awarded the State Small Business Person of the Year for his dedication to community and growth....

Events/What's Happening

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...

Construction site of the new hospitals in Bluffton, SC

Bluffton, SC Approves Plans for Two New Hospitals

March 29, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Department of Public Health has approved the construction of two new hospitals in Bluffton, SC. The Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center will feature a 50-bed...

A variety of delicious breakfast dishes including omelets, corned beef hash, and blueberry muffins.

Bluffton’s Eggs Up Grill Marks One Year of Community Impact

March 29, 2025

News Summary Eggs Up Grill in Bluffton, SC, proudly celebrates its one-year anniversary, co-owned by Lori and George Hutson. The restaurant offers a variety of breakfast and brunch options and...

Families enjoying budget-friendly activities on Hilton Head Island beach

Hilton Head Offers Budget-Friendly Family Activities for Spring Break Getaways

March 29, 2025

News Summary As families prepare for spring break, Hilton Head Island emerges as a prime destination with a plethora of budget-friendly activities. From themed miniature golf courses to accessible beaches...

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...

CRIME

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...

Historic Execution by Firing Squad

Columbia Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

March 30, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed its first execution by firing squad in over 15 years. Brad Sigmon, convicted of heinous murders in 2001, opted for...

Horry County Shooting Scene

Horry County Community Reels After Violent Shooting Incident

March 30, 2025

News Summary A peaceful community in Horry County was shaken by a shooting incident that left one person injured and led to the arrest of a 60-year-old suspect. The shooting,...

Tragic Incident Site in Saint Matthews

Tragedy in Saint Matthews: Booby-Trapped Shotgun Claims Life

March 29, 2025

News Summary A tragic incident occurred in Saint Matthews, South Carolina, where Jordan Dove, a 34-year-old man, lost his life due to a booby-trapped shotgun set at his uncle’s home....

Train Crossing Safety

Tragic Train Collision in Columbia Claims Local Life

March 29, 2025

News Summary A tragic train collision in Columbia early Tuesday morning resulted in the death of local resident Otto Asmond Jr. The Amtrak train collided with a pickup truck at...

Rhesus Macaques on the Loose

Monkeys on the Loose: South Carolina Residents Urged to Stay Safe

March 29, 2025

News Summary In Beaufort, South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility. Authorities have urged residents to secure their homes while efforts to recapture the playful...

Police Investigation at I-85 Bomb Threat

Illinois Man Arrested After Bomb Threat Halts I-85 Traffic

March 29, 2025

News Summary A routine traffic stop in Greenville, SC turned alarming when Ahmad Alhendi made a bomb threat, causing major traffic disruptions on I-85. Authorities responded swiftly, closing several lanes...

FBI and Savannah Police investigating vandalism at Federal Courthouse

FBI and Savannah Police Investigate Vandalism at Courthouse

March 29, 2025

News Summary The FBI and Savannah Police Department are looking into a vandalism incident that occurred at the Federal Courthouse Annex on March 3, 2025. The courthouse, significant for 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

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...

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...

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