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Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of EmergencyMyrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

News Summary Residents of Myrtle Beach confront a dire situation as over 170 wildfires rage in the Carolinas, leading to…

3 hours ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary As of March 6, 2025, wildfires are rampant in North and South Carolina, necessitating evacuations and a state…

3 hours ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclarationsWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

News Summary Residents of Carolina Beach, NC, are facing escalating wildfires as both North and South Carolina deal with blazes…

6 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership ChallengesColumbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to…

6 days ago
Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude EarthquakeColumbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina was shaken awake on Wednesday morning by a 1.5 magnitude earthquake that struck at 5:09…

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

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

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized as the best-performing large city in the U.S. according to the 2025…

2 weeks ago
Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage Across the Carolinas: A State of Emergency Declared

News Summary Both North and South Carolina are grappling with severe wildfires that led to the declaration of a state…

2 weeks ago
Charming Charleston Faces Economic Hurdles: Tax Changes AheadCharming Charleston Faces Economic Hurdles: Tax Changes Ahead

Charming Charleston Faces Economic Hurdles: Tax Changes Ahead

News Summary Charleston's economy is facing stagnation with a labor participation rate of 57.6%. While unemployment dipped slightly to 4.2%,…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Senate Moves to Remove State Treasurer After $1.8 Billion ErrorSouth Carolina Senate Moves to Remove State Treasurer After $1.8 Billion Error

South Carolina Senate Moves to Remove State Treasurer After $1.8 Billion Error

News Summary In a historic movement for South Carolina politics, the state Senate is considering the removal of State Treasurer…

3 weeks ago
Charleston Residents Concerned About Rapid Growth and Infrastructure StrainCharleston Residents Concerned About Rapid Growth and Infrastructure Strain

Charleston Residents Concerned About Rapid Growth and Infrastructure Strain

News Summary Charleston is experiencing a surge in population and economic growth, raising concerns about the city's ability to cope…

3 weeks ago