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Minor Earthquake in South Carolina

Minor Earthquake Hits South Carolina Near Elgin

June 8, 2025

News Summary A minor earthquake, measuring 2.3 in magnitude, struck early Thursday near Elgin in Kershaw County. Though felt by over 80 residents, no major damage or injuries were reported....

Capital Punishment Debates

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Controversy

June 8, 2025

News Summary In a contentious execution, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, raising questions about the method’s humanity and procedural integrity. Mahdi, who was convicted of murdering an...

Community Participation in South Carolina Election

Keishan Scott Wins South Carolina House District 50

June 8, 2025

News Summary Keishan Scott, a 24-year-old Democrat, won a decisive victory in South Carolina’s House District 50 special election, securing 70% of the votes against Republican William Oden. This election...

Emergency vehicles responding to a stabbing incident at Fuel restaurant in Charleston.

Stabbing Incident at Fuel Restaurant in Charleston

June 8, 2025

News Summary A stabbing incident occurred at Fuel restaurant in downtown Charleston, injuring one employee during a workplace altercation. The police responded quickly, but the suspect fled before their arrival....

Law Enforcement Raid at Nightclub

Major Law Enforcement Operation Targets Drug Activity in South Carolina

June 7, 2025

News Summary Operation Last Stand resulted in the arrest of 80 individuals linked to illicit activities at the Alamo nightclub in Summerville. Over 200 law enforcement agents participated in the...

South Carolina Legislative Building

Keishan Scott Wins Special Election in South Carolina

June 7, 2025

News Summary Keishan Scott, a 24-year-old Democrat, has won a significant special election in South Carolina’s House District 50, securing over 70% of the vote. His victory adds a seat...

Traffic congestion on Maybank Highway with cars merging

Charleston Proposes New Traffic Solutions for Maybank Highway

June 7, 2025

News Summary Mayor William Cogswell of Charleston has introduced a new plan to alleviate traffic congestion on Maybank Highway, following the indefinite suspension of the I-526 extension project. The innovative...

Charleston coastline with swimming advisory sign

Charleston Coastal Waters Face Elevated Bacteria Levels

June 7, 2025

News Summary After recent heavy rainfall, Charleston’s coastal waters are experiencing high levels of bacteria, raising health concerns for beachgoers and swimmers. The Charleston Waterkeeper recommends avoiding swimming for 48...

Construction site of the Charleston drainage project on Central Park Road.

Charleston County Launches $2.7 Million Drainage Project

June 7, 2025

News Summary Charleston County is initiating a $2.7 million drainage project on Central Park Road to address severe flooding on James Island. The project, carried out by Truluck Construction, will...

BUSINESS

Insurance Industry Challenges

South Carolina Court Postpones Hearing for Atlantic Coast Life Insurance

June 8, 2025

News Summary A South Carolina court has delayed a significant hearing concerning Atlantic Coast Life Insurance, prompting concerns over its financial stability and future operations. The initial hearing date was...

Amazon Data Center Campus

Amazon Announces $10 Billion Investment in North Carolina

June 8, 2025

News Summary Amazon has revealed plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new innovation campus in North Carolina, specifically in Richmond County. This investment is expected to create at...

AESC battery plant construction site

AESC Pauses Construction of $1.6 Billion Battery Plant in South Carolina

June 8, 2025

News Summary AESC, a Japanese battery cell manufacturer, has declared a temporary halt in building its $1.6 billion battery plant in Florence, South Carolina. This decision follows two years of...

Four Seasons Hotel Charleston Design Concept

Four Seasons Hotel to Open in Downtown Charleston

June 8, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is set to debut its first Four Seasons hotel in downtown Charleston by 2028. The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences will feature 139 guest rooms and...

Four Seasons Hotel Charleston Rendering

Four Seasons to Open Luxury Hotel in Downtown Charleston

June 7, 2025

News Summary South Carolina will welcome its first Four Seasons hotel, slated to replace the former Days Inn in downtown Charleston by 2028. Featuring 139 luxury guest rooms and 36...

Amazon Campus Construction in North Carolina

Amazon to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina Campus

June 7, 2025

News Summary Amazon has announced a $10 billion investment to build a new campus in Richmond County, North Carolina. The project will create at least 500 jobs over five years...

USC International MBA Program

University of South Carolina Ranked No. 1 for International MBA

June 7, 2025

News Summary The University of South Carolina has been ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for its International MBA program for the 11th consecutive year. This prestigious ranking highlights USC’s...

Aerial view of AESC battery factory site

AESC Pauses $1.6 Billion Battery Factory Construction

June 7, 2025

News Summary AESC has halted the construction of its $1.6 billion battery factory in Florence County, South Carolina, due to ongoing policy and market uncertainties affecting EV production. Despite the...

Aerial view of Bank of America Place in downtown Charleston, SC

Bank of America Place in Charleston Sells for $45.75 Million

June 7, 2025

News Summary Bank of America Place, a prominent four-story office building in downtown Charleston, has been sold to Fourthline Capital Management for $45.75 million. This is the first ownership change...

Events/What's Happening

Community members wearing orange and purple for gun violence awareness

North Charleston Organization Addresses Gun Violence

June 7, 2025

News Summary The Positive Vibes Ronjanae Smith organization in North Charleston is tackling gun violence during Gun Violence Awareness Month. Founded by parents who lost their daughter to gun violence,...

Jazz musicians performing at Keepin’ Jazz Alive! concert in Charleston

Keepin’ Jazz Alive! Concert Celebrates Charleston’s Culture

June 7, 2025

News Summary The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston partnered with the Piccolo Spoleto Festival to host the ‘Keepin’ Jazz Alive!’ concert. Featuring live jazz performances from local artists,...

Volunteers cleaning Folly Beach for World Oceans Day

Folly Beach Prepares for World Oceans Day Cleanup

June 6, 2025

News Summary Folly Beach, South Carolina, is gearing up for a community cleanup event on June 8, aimed at raising awareness about ocean conservation. Organized by the Folly Litter Committee,...

People reading books at the beach in Charleston

Charleston Bookstores Reveal Summer Reading Lists

June 6, 2025

News Summary With summer approaching, Charleston’s local bookstores have unveiled their recommended reading lists for the season. Featured titles span various genres, providing options for readers looking to enjoy psychological...

Musicians performing traditional Scottish music at the Scottish Performing Arts Classic in Charleston

Charleston Hosts Scottish Performing Arts Classic

June 6, 2025

News Summary Charleston, South Carolina is set to host the Scottish Performing Arts Classic, featuring competitions in harp, bagpipe, and fiddle. Scheduled for June 6-7, the event will showcase both...

Fire Station 12 in Charleston closed due to mold issues

Fire Station 12 in Charleston Temporarily Closes Due to Mold

June 5, 2025

News Summary The Charleston Fire Department has announced the temporary closure of Fire Station 12 in West Ashley due to a positive mold test. This is the second closure in...

A minimalistic stage set for a theater performance

Spoleto Festival USA Presents Jan Karski Play

June 5, 2025

News Summary The Spoleto Festival USA will showcase ‘Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski’ from June 5-8 at the College of Charleston’s Sottile Theatre. Starring David Strathairn as Jan...

Patti Smith performing at the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston

Charleston Hosts Surprise Patti Smith Performance

June 5, 2025

News Summary Patti Smith delivered a surprise pop-up performance at the Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston, blending spoken-word poetry and live music. This event, part of the Spoleto Festival USA,...

Flooded street in Charleston SC after severe thunderstorms

Severe Thunderstorms and Record Rainfall Lead to Flooding in Charleston, SC

June 4, 2025

News Summary Charleston, SC, faced severe thunderstorms and record rainfall over the weekend, prompting widespread flooding and road closures. The Charleston International Airport recorded nearly two inches of rain, breaking...

CRIME

Capital Punishment Debates

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Controversy

June 8, 2025

News Summary In a contentious execution, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, raising questions about the method’s humanity and procedural integrity. Mahdi, who was convicted of murdering an...

Emergency vehicles responding to a stabbing incident at Fuel restaurant in Charleston.

Stabbing Incident at Fuel Restaurant in Charleston

June 8, 2025

News Summary A stabbing incident occurred at Fuel restaurant in downtown Charleston, injuring one employee during a workplace altercation. The police responded quickly, but the suspect fled before their arrival....

Law Enforcement Raid at Nightclub

Major Law Enforcement Operation Targets Drug Activity in South Carolina

June 7, 2025

News Summary Operation Last Stand resulted in the arrest of 80 individuals linked to illicit activities at the Alamo nightclub in Summerville. Over 200 law enforcement agents participated in the...

Protesters holding banners against ICE raid

Community Outrage Following Ice Raid at Alamo Nightclub

June 7, 2025

News Summary Charleston County faces significant backlash after a sting operation and ICE raid at the Alamo nightclub led to 80 arrests, primarily of undocumented immigrants. The operation’s community impact...

South Carolina Homicide Investigation

Six Charged in Connection with Homicide in South Carolina

June 6, 2025

News Summary Authorities in South Carolina have charged six individuals, including three juveniles, in the shooting death of Larisha Sharell Thompson, found dead in her car. A connection was made...

South Carolina Law Enforcement Operation

Mass Arrests in South Carolina Target Illegal Residency and Gangs

June 6, 2025

News Summary Authorities in South Carolina arrested 80 individuals on charges of illegal residency, including suspected members of the Los Zetas Cartel and Tren de Aragua. The operation, carried out...

Scene of a pharmacy parking lot where a kidnapping attempt occurred.

Elderly Woman Escapes Kidnapping Attempt in North Charleston

June 6, 2025

News Summary A 72-year-old woman in North Charleston narrowly escaped a kidnapping on June 2, when a man forced her into her car. The brave victim managed to flee into...

Illustration of road rage incident in North Charleston

North Charleston Police Seek Witnesses After Road Rage Shooting

June 6, 2025

News Summary A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized following a road rage shooting in North Charleston. The incident occurred after a driving confrontation escalated into violence. Police are urging witnesses to...

Community Playground Safety

Man Charged in Hit-and-Run Incident on Sullivan’s Island

June 5, 2025

News Summary Justin Collin Adams, 36, faces multiple charges after a hit-and-run in South Carolina injured a parent and two children. The incident occurred when Adams stole his mother’s car...

POLITICS

Capital Punishment Debates

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Controversy

June 8, 2025

News Summary In a contentious execution, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, raising questions about the method’s humanity and procedural integrity. Mahdi, who was convicted of murdering an...

Community Participation in South Carolina Election

Keishan Scott Wins South Carolina House District 50

June 8, 2025

News Summary Keishan Scott, a 24-year-old Democrat, won a decisive victory in South Carolina’s House District 50 special election, securing 70% of the votes against Republican William Oden. This election...

South Carolina Legislative Building

Keishan Scott Wins Special Election in South Carolina

June 7, 2025

News Summary Keishan Scott, a 24-year-old Democrat, has won a significant special election in South Carolina’s House District 50, securing over 70% of the vote. His victory adds a seat...

Traffic congestion on Maybank Highway with cars merging

Charleston Proposes New Traffic Solutions for Maybank Highway

June 7, 2025

News Summary Mayor William Cogswell of Charleston has introduced a new plan to alleviate traffic congestion on Maybank Highway, following the indefinite suspension of the I-526 extension project. The innovative...

Protesters holding banners against ICE raid

Community Outrage Following Ice Raid at Alamo Nightclub

June 7, 2025

News Summary Charleston County faces significant backlash after a sting operation and ICE raid at the Alamo nightclub led to 80 arrests, primarily of undocumented immigrants. The operation’s community impact...

Keishan Scott's Victory Celebration

Keishan Scott Wins Special Election in South Carolina

June 6, 2025

News Summary Democrat Keishan Scott, a 24-year-old city council member, marked a historic win in the special election for House District 50 in South Carolina, securing over 70% of the...

Memorial for Victim of Violent Crime

Undocumented Immigrants Charged in Murder Case

June 5, 2025

News Summary Six undocumented immigrants have been charged in the murder of Larisha Sharrell Thompson, discovered shot in her vehicle during a robbery attempt. The suspects, including three juveniles and...

Townhome owners discussing evacuation lawsuit outside residential building

Charleston Townhome Owners Sue City Over Evacuation Order

June 5, 2025

News Summary A group of townhome owners in Charleston has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming the evacuation order they received was unlawful. The residents were forced to leave...

Courtroom Reflection on Capital Punishment

Controversial Execution Sparks Debate in South Carolina

June 4, 2025

News Summary South Carolina’s recent execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad has raised significant concerns over the state’s execution protocols. Witness reports describe a harrowing scene as Mahdi cried...

SPORTS

Fishing boats ready for the HUK Charleston Billfish Cup at Shem Creek

Austin Dillon to Compete in HUK Charleston Billfish Cup

June 2, 2025

News Summary NASCAR driver Austin Dillon is gearing up for the HUK Charleston Billfish Cup taking place at Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek. The tournament, part of the Sport Fishing...

Dawn Staley Statue at USC

Dawn Staley Secures Landmark Contract Extension at USC

May 28, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley, the women’s basketball coach at the University of South Carolina, has signed a historic contract extension through the 2029-30 season, making her the highest-paid coach in...

Storm clouds over Charleston with rain and lightning

Charleston Faces Severe Weather and Artistic Events

May 27, 2025

News Summary Charleston is preparing for thunderstorms and potential record-breaking rainfall forecasted for May 27, along with flash flood warnings. The city also looks forward to the return of Manual...

Neimann Lawrence in Action

Neimann Lawrence Receives Scholarship Offer from Gamecocks

May 23, 2025

News Summary Neimann Lawrence, a talented quarterback from Miami Northwestern, has been offered a scholarship by the South Carolina Gamecocks. Announced on his X account, this milestone highlights his growing...

Night view of King Street in Charleston with various activities and people enjoying the atmosphere.

Charleston Considers Curfew for Minors Amid Safety Concerns

May 23, 2025

News Summary Charleston officials are debating a new curfew for minors in the King Street area to combat rising late-night crime. If approved, the curfew would restrict those aged 17...

Young Athletes Practicing Football

South Carolina Gamecocks Offer Star Quarterback Prospect

May 22, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks have extended a scholarship offer to Neimann Lawrence, a top quarterback prospect from Miami Northwestern. This comes as part of their efforts to build...

Historic representation of the American Revolution

Ken Burns Promotes New Documentary in Charleston

May 15, 2025

News Summary Documentarian Ken Burns visited Charleston to promote his upcoming documentary series, ‘The American Revolution.’ The series will explore America’s fight for independence, its global impact on civil liberties,...

Performances and exhibitions at North Charleston Arts Fest

North Charleston Arts Fest Celebrates Local Creativity

May 13, 2025

News Summary The North Charleston Arts Fest showcased diverse performances and exhibitions from April 30 to May 4, highlighting local and regional artists. The festival featured various art forms including...

Dawn Staley Statue Unveiling Ceremony

Dawn Staley Signs Record-Setting Contract Extension

May 12, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, has signed a record contract extension that makes her the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball history....

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