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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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

4 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…

4 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%,…

4 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…

1 month 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…

1 month ago
Charleston Property Management Company Faces Major Antitrust LawsuitCharleston Property Management Company Faces Major Antitrust Lawsuit

Charleston Property Management Company Faces Major Antitrust Lawsuit

News Summary In a landmark case, the U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Greystar Real Estate Partners…

1 month ago
Power Restoration Efforts Underway in the CarolinasPower Restoration Efforts Underway in the Carolinas

Power Restoration Efforts Underway in the Carolinas

News Summary Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the Carolinas face significant power outages affecting nearly 904,000 residents. Duke Energy…

1 month ago