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Leadership Changes and Rate Reductions at Duke Energy South CarolinaLeadership Changes and Rate Reductions at Duke Energy South Carolina

Leadership Changes and Rate Reductions at Duke Energy South Carolina

News Summary Duke Energy has announced significant updates for its customers in South Carolina, including a change in leadership with…

1 month ago
Elgin, South Carolina Experiences 2.0 Magnitude EarthquakeElgin, South Carolina Experiences 2.0 Magnitude Earthquake

Elgin, South Carolina Experiences 2.0 Magnitude Earthquake

News Summary In the early hours of Friday, Elgin, South Carolina, was jolted awake by a 2.0 magnitude earthquake at…

2 months ago
Governor McMaster’s Ambitious Budget Plans Ahead of Tenth AddressGovernor McMaster’s Ambitious Budget Plans Ahead of Tenth Address

Governor McMaster’s Ambitious Budget Plans Ahead of Tenth Address

News Summary As South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster prepares for his eighth State of the State Address on January 13,…

2 months ago
Kinshasa Protests Erupt Near U.S. Embassy Amid ChaosKinshasa Protests Erupt Near U.S. Embassy Amid Chaos

Kinshasa Protests Erupt Near U.S. Embassy Amid Chaos

News Summary Violent protests have erupted around the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, with reports of the embassy on fire. Demonstrations…

2 months ago
South Carolina Residents Receive Disaster Assistance After StormsSouth Carolina Residents Receive Disaster Assistance After Storms

South Carolina Residents Receive Disaster Assistance After Storms

News Summary In response to severe storms in November 2024, South Carolina's Governor Henry McMaster announced the opening of a…

2 months ago
Tensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete HegsethTensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth

Tensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth

News Summary The Senate hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, revealed intense scrutiny and divided…

2 months ago
Scott Bessent Appointed as Treasury SecretaryScott Bessent Appointed as Treasury Secretary

Scott Bessent Appointed as Treasury Secretary

News Summary President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary, promising a shake-up in the financial…

2 months ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Cybersecurity ConcernsColumbia, South Carolina Faces Cybersecurity Concerns

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Cybersecurity Concerns

News Summary On January 7, 2025, the South Carolina Department of Education reported a cybersecurity breach involving its PowerSource portal,…

2 months ago
South Carolina Residents to Enjoy Income Tax Cuts Starting January 2025South Carolina Residents to Enjoy Income Tax Cuts Starting January 2025

South Carolina Residents to Enjoy Income Tax Cuts Starting January 2025

South Carolina Set for Income Tax Cuts Starting 2025 Columbia, SC — Beginning January 1, 2025, South Carolina residents will…

3 months ago
South Carolina Remembers President Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Leadership and HumanitySouth Carolina Remembers President Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Leadership and Humanity

South Carolina Remembers President Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Leadership and Humanity

Columbia, South Carolina: Remembering President Jimmy Carter On December 29, 2024, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age…

3 months ago