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Police Chase Scene in Columbia

Escapee Emanuel Planco Arrested After Vehicle Break-Ins in Columbia

March 14, 2025

News Summary Emanuel Planco, a 23-year-old inmate who recently escaped from custody, was arrested in Columbia, SC, after a series of vehicle break-ins. Following a chase involving law enforcement and...

Rhesus Macaques in the Wild

Over 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County Facility

March 14, 2025

News Summary In Beaufort County, South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility due to a caretaker’s mistake. Since the escape on November 6, local authorities...

Wildfire in South Carolina

Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and Arrests

March 14, 2025

News Summary Residents in South Carolina, particularly around Myrtle Beach, are facing dire conditions as over 200 wildfires burn across the region. The Covington Drive Fire has devastated over 2,000...

Execution Chamber at Broad River Correctional Institution

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

March 14, 2025

News Summary In a significant event marking the return of firing squad executions in the U.S., South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate, by firing squad. This is the...

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...

A warning sign about feeding alligators in a Lowcountry marshland

Lowcountry Residents Warned About Feeding Alligators

March 14, 2025

News Summary Wildlife experts in the Lowcountry are urging residents to refrain from feeding alligators, highlighting the phrase ‘a fed gator is a dead gator.’ This behavior increases the risk...

School cafeteria with students eating free meals

Beaufort County Schools Provide Free Meals for All Students

March 14, 2025

News Summary Starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, all students in the Beaufort County School District will receive free breakfast and lunch as part of a new initiative funded by...

Hilton Head Island beach park with parking sign

Hilton Head Island Implements Mobile Parking Fees March 2025

March 14, 2025

News Summary Starting March 1, 2025, Hilton Head Island will introduce mobile parking fees for public beach parks, ending free parking for non-residents during peak season. This change affects various...

Community vigil for a missing person in Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Island Authorities Investigate Missing Person Case

March 14, 2025

News Summary Local authorities on Hilton Head Island are investigating the disappearance of 33-year-old Cash Roper, who was reported missing on March 11, 2025. Roper is considered endangered and was...

BUSINESS

Columbia Small Business Saturday

Columbia Celebrates Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday

March 14, 2025

News Summary Columbia is alive with excitement as residents eagerly support local businesses during Small Business Saturday. Emphasizing the importance of shopping locally, community members showcase their love for homegrown...

Ursus Brew Works Interior

Ursus Brew Works to Open in Charleston by 2026

March 14, 2025

News Summary Charleston residents can look forward to the arrival of Ursus Brew Works, a new brewpub opening in early 2026 at 207 Hale Street. Featuring a three-and-a-half-barrel brewing system,...

Spartanburg Tourism

Spartanburg Sees a Surge in Tourism Growth

March 14, 2025

News Summary Spartanburg, South Carolina, is experiencing a notable tourism boom, with a 65% increase over the last decade. Contributing $29 billion annually to the state economy, this growth is...

Support for South Carolina Small Businesses

Senate Bill S.244 Aims to Support South Carolina Small Businesses

March 14, 2025

News Summary Senate Bill S.244, proposed in South Carolina, seeks to reform liability laws that currently jeopardize small businesses in the hospitality sector. By introducing a ‘Fair Share’ rule, the...

Greenville Celebrates Michelin's 50th Anniversary

Greenville Marks 50 Years of Michelin’s Impact

March 13, 2025

News Summary Greenville celebrates Michelin North America Inc.’s 50th anniversary in South Carolina, highlighting the company’s significant economic contributions amounting to $266 billion. The shift from textiles to advanced manufacturing...

Beautiful South Carolina Landscape

South Carolina Named Number One Growth State of 2024

March 13, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has been recognized as the number one growth state of 2024, moving up three spots from last year. With a thriving economy driven by manufacturing and...

Charleston Outsourced Finance Services

Charleston Expands Outsourced Finance Services for SMEs

March 13, 2025

News Summary IBN Technologies has announced the expansion of its outsourced finance and accounting services in Charleston, South Carolina, aiming to support local SMEs in streamlining their operations. This initiative...

Young Office Expansion in Greenville

Young Office Expands Operations in Greenville

March 12, 2025

News Summary Young Office is expanding its operations by acquiring Taff Office Equipment Co. in Greenville, North Carolina. This strategic move will enhance Young Office’s offerings and reach, as it...

South Carolina's Vibrant Landscape

South Carolina Emerges as Fastest-Growing State in 2024

March 12, 2025

News Summary In a surprising turn, South Carolina has been named the fastest-growing state in the U.S. in 2024, surpassing Texas for the first time. According to U-Haul’s report, the...

Events/What's Happening

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile displayed during St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Hilton Head Island

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to Stop in Hilton Head Island

March 14, 2025

News Summary The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make four stops in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Visitors will have the chance to tour...

Community meeting regarding the Orange Crush Festival in Tybee Island

Tybee Island Plans Town Hall for Orange Crush Festival 2025

March 13, 2025

News Summary Tybee Island will hold a town hall meeting on March 21 to discuss the future of the 2025 Orange Crush Festival after conditional permit approval. Organizers have until...

Parade celebrating Lafayette's 200th anniversary visit in Beaufort.

Beaufort Celebrates 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Visit

March 12, 2025

News Summary Beaufort is commemorating the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s historic visit on March 18, 1825, with a series of celebratory events. The festivities include an art exhibit,...

Diverse entrepreneurs brainstorming at a startup weekend event.

Beaufort to Host TechStars Startup Weekend for Entrepreneurs

March 12, 2025

News Summary The TechStars Startup Weekend will take place in Beaufort from March 21-23, 2025. This event, sponsored by the Technical College of the Lowcountry, invites aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18...

Audience enjoying the Chris Janson concert in Beaufort park

Beaufort to Host Chris Janson at Concert In The Park

March 12, 2025

News Summary Beaufort is gearing up to welcome country music star Chris Janson for the highly anticipated Concert In The Park on July 12, as part of the annual Beaufort...

Snow-covered street in Savannah during Winter Storm Enzo

Winter Storm Enzo Hits Savannah, Emergency Declared

March 11, 2025

News Summary Savannah is under a winter storm warning as significant weather changes are expected starting Tuesday evening. Winter Storm Enzo is projected to bring snow, freezing rain, and hazardous...

Memorial gathering celebrating Pool Bar Jim's life with attendees enjoying food and music.

Hilton Head Island Memorial Event Celebrates ‘Pool Bar Jim’

March 11, 2025

News Summary Hundreds gathered at Lowcountry Celebration Park on Hilton Head Island to honor the life of Jim Lisenby, known as ‘Pool Bar Jim,’ who passed away last month. Attendees...

Aerial view of a luxury estate on a private island in Beaufort County

Luxurious Beaufort County Estate Listed for $15 Million

March 11, 2025

News Summary A stunning five-bedroom waterfront estate in Beaufort County has hit the market with a price tag of $15 million. Located on a private island along the Chechessee River,...

Conceptual illustration of Cane Island luxury housing development

Beaufort Prepares for Cane Island Development

March 10, 2025

News Summary Beaufort is set to transform Cane Island, previously a daffodil farm, into a luxury housing and commercial development. This change comes as demand for residential options increases. The...

CRIME

Police Chase Scene in Columbia

Escapee Emanuel Planco Arrested After Vehicle Break-Ins in Columbia

March 14, 2025

News Summary Emanuel Planco, a 23-year-old inmate who recently escaped from custody, was arrested in Columbia, SC, after a series of vehicle break-ins. Following a chase involving law enforcement and...

Rhesus Macaques in the Wild

Over 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County Facility

March 14, 2025

News Summary In Beaufort County, South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility due to a caretaker’s mistake. Since the escape on November 6, local authorities...

Wildfire in South Carolina

Wildfires Rage in South Carolina: Evacuations and Arrests

March 14, 2025

News Summary Residents in South Carolina, particularly around Myrtle Beach, are facing dire conditions as over 200 wildfires burn across the region. The Covington Drive Fire has devastated over 2,000...

Execution Chamber at Broad River Correctional Institution

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

March 14, 2025

News Summary In a significant event marking the return of firing squad executions in the U.S., South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate, by firing squad. This is the...

Community vigil for a missing person in Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Island Authorities Investigate Missing Person Case

March 14, 2025

News Summary Local authorities on Hilton Head Island are investigating the disappearance of 33-year-old Cash Roper, who was reported missing on March 11, 2025. Roper is considered endangered and was...

Community Gathering for Missing Teen

York Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Teen

March 13, 2025

News Summary The York Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in finding 15-year-old Katie-Jo Rose Wilson, who has been missing since Monday. Last seen leaving York Comprehensive...

Traffic Jam on I-85 Due to Bomb Threat

Traffic Standstill in Greenville, SC: Bomb Threat Disrupts I-85

March 13, 2025

News Summary A bomb threat escalated from a routine traffic stop in Greenville, SC, causing the closure of all lanes on I-85 and resulting in a massive traffic jam for...

Myrtle Beach Evening

Myrtle Beach Sees Justice in Drexel Case with Major Developments

March 13, 2025

News Summary Myrtle Beach witnesses significant developments in the Brittanee Drexel case as Angel Vause pleads guilty to making false statements. Her admissions along with Raymond Moody’s conviction bring new...

York Community Search for Missing Teenager

York Police in Urgent Search for Missing Teenager

March 12, 2025

News Summary Residents of York, South Carolina, are deeply concerned after a 15-year-old girl, Katie-Jo Rose Wilson, went missing. Last seen after leaving York Comprehensive High School, the police and...

POLITICS

Myrtle Beach Evening

Myrtle Beach Sees Justice in Drexel Case with Major Developments

March 13, 2025

News Summary Myrtle Beach witnesses significant developments in the Brittanee Drexel case as Angel Vause pleads guilty to making false statements. Her admissions along with Raymond Moody’s conviction bring new...

A park in Bluffton, SC showcasing vibrant green spaces and trees.

Bluffton Town Council Expands Green Space Initiatives

March 13, 2025

News Summary The Bluffton Town Council is addressing community concerns regarding development by focusing on enhancing green spaces. Recent actions include land acquisitions to preserve natural areas, as well as...

Historic Firing Squad Execution

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

March 12, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina witnessed its first execution by firing squad in 15 years on Friday, marking a significant event in America’s capital punishment history. Brad Sigmon, convicted of...

Historic Firing Squad Execution

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

March 11, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed a historic moment as Brad Keith Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in the U.S. in 15...

Threats Against the President

Irmo Man Faces Charges for Threatening President Trump

March 10, 2025

News Summary A 47-year-old man from Irmo, South Carolina, is charged with making threats against President Donald Trump. Travis Keith Lang pleaded not guilty and has a history of similar...

Columbia Court Building

Leadership Change in Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office

March 10, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina experiences a leadership shift as Adair F. Boroughs is removed from her position as U.S. Attorney. Brook B. Andrews takes over as acting U.S. Attorney,...

Community in Tension Following Arrest

Travis Keith Lang Arrested for Threatening President Trump

March 9, 2025

News Summary A local man, Travis Keith Lang, has been arrested in Irmo, South Carolina for allegedly threatening President Trump. Facing federal charges, Lang pleaded not guilty and is being...

Protests Against Capital Punishment

Historic Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

March 8, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, prepares for a historic moment as Brad Sigmon is scheduled to be executed by firing squad, marking the first such execution in the U.S. since...

Execution Chamber

Historic Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

March 8, 2025

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first person executed by firing squad in the U.S. in 15 years. This case highlights ongoing debates around capital punishment...

SPORTS

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...

UConn Basketball Team Celebrates Victory

UConn Delivers Shocking Defeat to South Carolina

February 18, 2025

News Summary In an unexpected upset, UConn’s women’s basketball team defeated South Carolina 87-58, bringing an end to the Gamecocks’ impressive 71-game home win streak. The game showcased UConn’s powerful...

Football field atmosphere during a game

Four-Star Cornerback Samari Matthews to Visit South Carolina

February 6, 2025

News Summary Four-star cornerback Samari Matthews from Cornelius, NC, has announced an official visit to South Carolina from June 20 to 22. Known for his strong relationship with the Gamecocks...

Players from the Beaufort Ospreys baseball team during a game, with an American flag in the background.

Beaufort Honors Veterans and Launches New Baseball Team

February 6, 2025

News Summary The Beaufort community comes together to honor its local veterans while introducing the new American Legion Baseball team, the Beaufort Ospreys. This initiative not only celebrates the sacrifices...

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