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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...

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...

Winter Storm in Columbia

Winter Storm Approaches Columbia: Prepare for Snow and Cold

March 27, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, is gearing up for a significant winter storm expected to bring wintry temperatures and snowfall starting Tuesday. Residents are advised to prepare for dangerously cold...

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...

View of a quiet neighborhood with vacant property in Charleston

Charleston Community in Shock After Discovery of Human Remains

March 27, 2025

News Summary The Charleston community is in mourning following the discovery of human remains belonging to 67-year-old Everett Lee Stover behind a demolished home. Stover, who had been missing for...

Scenic view of Charleston with rental property signage

Charleston Sees a Slight Decline in Rent Prices This March

March 27, 2025

News Summary In March, Charleston experienced a minor decline in rent prices for one and two-bedroom units, according to a recent report. The average price for a one-bedroom unit dropped...

Charleston community discussing the Connect Charleston initiative

Charleston Launches New ‘Connect Charleston’ Camera Network

March 25, 2025

News Summary Charleston has announced its new public safety initiative, ‘Connect Charleston’, aimed at enhancing community safety through a network of security cameras. Residents and businesses can register their outdoor...

Severe Weather in Columbia, SC

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings Hit Columbia, SC

March 24, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, experienced severe weather conditions this Sunday morning as tornado and thunderstorm warnings were issued. With high winds and a risk of localized flooding, residents were...

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...

BUSINESS

Historic building at 27 State Street in Charleston

Historic Charleston Building Sold to New Owners

March 28, 2025

News Summary The historic building at 27 State Street in Charleston, which opened in 1814, has been sold. With over 7,877 square feet of space, it houses art galleries, apartments,...

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...

Interior of Jeff's Bagel Run with bagels and coffee

Jeff’s Bagel Run Expands to Charleston with Five New Locations

March 27, 2025

News Summary Jeff’s Bagel Run, a New York-inspired breakfast franchise, is set to open five new locations in Charleston’s Lowcountry region. The first shop will debut on April 25 at...

Financial Advisory Team Meeting

Apollon Financial Acquires DeHollander Financial Group

March 25, 2025

News Summary In a significant move for the Greenville financial landscape, Apollon Financial has acquired DeHollander Financial Group. This acquisition will add five experienced employees to Apollon, enhancing their commitment...

Celebration of Local Entrepreneurship

Summerville Honors Local Entrepreneur Tiffany Johnson-Wilson

March 25, 2025

News Summary In Summerville, SC, Tiffany Johnson-Wilson, CEO of Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company, receives the ‘Female Small Business Person of the Year’ award. Her achievements as an industry...

Komar Industries Facility Construction

Komar Industries to Establish Facility in York County

March 25, 2025

News Summary York County is set to welcome Komar Industries, based in Ohio, as they invest $11.5 million to open their first South Carolina facility. This venture will create 160...

Events/What's Happening

A bustling scene from the Charleston Small Business Expo with various exhibitors and entrepreneurs networking.

Charleston Small Business Expo Showcases Local Entrepreneurs

March 28, 2025

News Summary The City of Charleston is hosting a Small Business Expo at the Gaillard Center on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will feature over 50...

Musicians performing Gullah music in Charleston

Charleston’s Musical Heritage Shines with Ranky Tanky

March 28, 2025

News Summary Charleston’s vibrant Gullah music scene is celebrated by the Grammy Award-winning band Ranky Tanky, who blend traditional melodies with modern jazz influences. With a dedicated lineup and new...

Traffic safety checkpoint in Charleston at night

Traffic Safety Checkpoints to Enhance Safety in Charleston

March 28, 2025

News Summary Charleston residents should be aware of upcoming traffic safety checkpoints this Thursday night from 9 p.m. to midnight, set by the Charleston Police Department. Key locations include Folly...

Illustration of fraudulent activities related to COVID-19 relief funds

Charleston Restaurant Owners Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud

March 28, 2025

News Summary Three brothers from Charleston have been sentenced for their involvement in a COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme. They misused over $2.5 million from the Paycheck Protection Program, diverting...

Musicians performing at the Charleston Jazz Festival

Charleston Jazz Festival Set for 2025

March 27, 2025

News Summary The Charleston Jazz Festival will take place from April 21 to April 29, 2025, showcasing a star-studded lineup of international and local jazz artists. The festival will feature...

Construction of the Low Battery seawall in Charleston

Charleston Begins Final Phase of Low Battery Seawall Repair

March 27, 2025

News Summary Charleston has officially launched the fourth and final phase of the Low Battery Seawall Repair Project to enhance coastal protection against storms and high tides. The project, expected...

Historic churchyard in Charleston with blooming flowers

Charleston Bids Farewell to Legal Luminary Gedney Main Howe III

March 27, 2025

News Summary Gedney Main Howe III, a prominent attorney and beloved figure in Charleston, passed away at the age of 78. His legacy of legal advocacy and community service has...

Community meeting for North Charleston special election candidates.

North Charleston Faces Special Election Amid Corruption Scandal

March 27, 2025

News Summary North Charleston prepares for a critical special election on May 27, 2025, to fill two City Council seats after recent corruption scandals. Following the resignations of council members...

Art displayed in Aiken-Rhett House during Fragments + Facades Exhibition

Charleston Hosts Unique ‘Fragments + Facades’ Art Exhibition

March 27, 2025

News Summary Charleston is thrilled to present the ‘Fragments + Facades’ art exhibition at the historic Aiken-Rhett House. Curated by Kelly S. Turner, it features works from local Charleston artists...

CRIME

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...

View of a quiet neighborhood with vacant property in Charleston

Charleston Community in Shock After Discovery of Human Remains

March 27, 2025

News Summary The Charleston community is in mourning following the discovery of human remains belonging to 67-year-old Everett Lee Stover behind a demolished home. Stover, who had been missing for...

Charleston community discussing the Connect Charleston initiative

Charleston Launches New ‘Connect Charleston’ Camera Network

March 25, 2025

News Summary Charleston has announced its new public safety initiative, ‘Connect Charleston’, aimed at enhancing community safety through a network of security cameras. Residents and businesses can register their outdoor...

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...

Coast Guard cutter conducting a drug bust at sea

Florida City Celebrates Major Drug Bust by Coast Guard Cutter Stone

March 24, 2025

News Summary The Coast Guard Cutter Stone has made a significant impact in the war against drug trafficking with a recent operation that seized 45,600 pounds of illegal narcotics valued...

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,...

Fort Mill Community After Shooting

Tragedy Strikes Fort Mill with Early Morning Shooting

March 22, 2025

News Summary On February 24, 2025, Fort Mill, SC, was rocked by a tragic shooting near a Circle K gas station, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old man, Linster...

Justice for Brittanee Drexel

South Carolina Jury Awards $700 Million to Family of Murdered Teen

March 22, 2025

News Summary A South Carolina jury awarded $700 million to the family of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year-old who was murdered in 2009 while on spring break. The ruling includes $200...

POLITICS

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...

Charleston community discussing the Connect Charleston initiative

Charleston Launches New ‘Connect Charleston’ Camera Network

March 25, 2025

News Summary Charleston has announced its new public safety initiative, ‘Connect Charleston’, aimed at enhancing community safety through a network of security cameras. Residents and businesses can register their outdoor...

Coast Guard cutter conducting a drug bust at sea

Florida City Celebrates Major Drug Bust by Coast Guard Cutter Stone

March 24, 2025

News Summary The Coast Guard Cutter Stone has made a significant impact in the war against drug trafficking with a recent operation that seized 45,600 pounds of illegal narcotics valued...

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,...

Debris from the recent collapse of a freedman's cottage in Charleston

Charleston Cottage Collapse Raises Concerns Over Historic Preservation

March 22, 2025

News Summary The recent collapse of a freedman’s cottage in Charleston during unpermitted renovations has ignited outrage and concern for historic preservation. This incident highlights the risks associated with unapproved...

Display of unregistered firearms and components linked to ghost guns

Charleston Man Sentenced for Possessing Ghost Guns

March 22, 2025

News Summary A Charleston man, Jimmy Franklin King, Jr., has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for illegally possessing ‘ghost guns’ – untraceable firearms made at home. Authorities...

Charleston community gathers for a memorial for John Barnett

Charleston Community Mourns Loss of Former Boeing Employee John Barnett

March 21, 2025

News Summary The Charleston community grapples with the unexpected death of John Barnett, a former Boeing employee, ruled as a suicide. Barnett faced harassment and retaliation after exposing safety issues...

Render of Charleston's Meeting Street Manor Extension redevelopment plan

Charleston’s Meeting Street Manor Extension Faces Redevelopment

March 20, 2025

News Summary The Charleston City Housing Authority is set to redevelop the Meeting Street Manor Extension public housing complex, transforming 44 old units into 80 new housing units. While the...

Housing development in North Charleston with a focus on community initiatives.

North Charleston’s Housing Initiatives Face Challenges

March 18, 2025

News Summary North Charleston is facing significant challenges regarding housing initiatives amidst a public corruption investigation. The newly launched ‘Gateway to Housing’ program, aimed at transitioning individuals out of homelessness,...

SPORTS

Participants walking in the Walk for Water event in North Charleston, carrying buckets.

North Charleston Prepares for 19th Annual Walk for Water

March 25, 2025

News Summary North Charleston is set to host its 19th Annual Walk for Water on March 29, bringing together around 5,000 participants to address the global water crisis. This community-driven...

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...

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...

Women celebrating African culture at the mini summit in Charleston

Charleston Hosts Women-Led Mini Summit Celebrating African Culture

March 5, 2025

News Summary On March 7, Charleston will host ‘The Waka Waka,’ a mini summit dedicated to African culture and artistry at the Charleston Library Society. Women entrepreneurs will gather to...

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...

Audience enjoying a culinary variety show

Alton Brown’s Variety Show Coming to North Charleston

March 1, 2025

News Summary Alton Brown is set to perform his acclaimed live show ‘Alton Brown Live: Last Bite’ at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on March 2, 2024. This unique...

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...

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