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South Carolina deploys Task Force 1 to aid Texas flood recovery
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 to Texas to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding. The deployment includes a K-9 Search and Rescue Mission Ready...
South Carolina completes voter confirmation mailing; over 168K marked inactive
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina State Election Commission concluded a statewide voter confirmation mailing, a crucial step in maintaining the accuracy of the state's voter registration list, officials claim. "The business of running...
‘South Carolina needs to do better’: Lake City mayor calls for change following crime surge
WMBF - South Carolina
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July 9, 2025
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WMBF) - Lake City Mayor Yameika Robinson joined other city leaders for a news conference Tuesday to address the escalating crime surge inside and outside of the city limits. “Let me be clear, the gun violence needs to stop,” said...
South Carolina search and rescue task force heads to Texas to help with recovery efforts from flooding
WCCB Charlotte - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state’s Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas. SC-TF1 is...
South Carolina deploys search and rescue team to Texas amid flood crisis
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 8, 2025
The state's urban search and rescue team is deploying five people and two human remains detection K-9 officers. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) to assist with emergency...
4 dogs rescued from ‘cruel conditions’; South Carolina woman arrested
KVIA - Texas
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July 10, 2025
By Holly Tuggle Click here for updates on this story ANDERSON, S.C. (WYFF) — An Anderson County, South Carolina, woman has been arrested after deputies say they saved four dogs from cruel conditions. The Anderson County Animal Control Unit says...
'Law-and-order governor': Midlands sheriffs back Alan Wilson for South Carolina's top job
FOX57 - South Carolina
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has received endorsements from three Midlands sheriffs as he continues his campaign for governor. At a press conference on Thursday, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Saluda...
Marcus Lattimore talks his new book on 'South Carolina Sideline' podcast
FOX57 - South Carolina
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On the latest episode of our 'South Carolina Sideline' podcast, Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock football legend Marcus Lattimore! Lattimore has a new book out called 'Scream my Name' that dives into his...
South Carolina ranked 32nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Palmetto State News - South Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $348,959 in home loans issued, South Carolina ranked 32nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the...
California’s Newsom latest governor auditioning South Carolina audiences
The Center Square
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July 10, 2025
(The Center Square) – Tim Walz and Wes Moore came to South Carolina earlier. This week it is Gavin Newsom. Andy Beshear is on the schedule, too. The sitting governors are in the mix as candidates for the 2028 presidential election, and this state...
Taiwan-Based Eurocharm Group Plans Kershaw County, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Area Development
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July 10, 2025
Related Research Taiwan-based Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, motorcycle, and medical equipment parts, plans to establish operations in Lugoff, South Carolina. The $12 million project is expected to create 46 new jobs in Kershaw County....
South Carolina Leads Charge for Congressional Term Limits
WRHI - South Carolina
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South Carolina is at the forefront of a nationwide movement to impose term limits on members of the U.S. Congress. The state’s legislature recently took a significant step by passing House Concurrent Resolution (HCR3008), formally applying for an...
South Carolina women’s basketball: Aliyah Boston, Allisha Gray, and A’ja Wilson selected in WNBA All-Star draft
On3
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July 9, 2025
A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston will be All-Star teammates and face off against Allisha Gray in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. The player draft was Tuesday night. As the top two vote-getters in the fan vote, Indiana’s Caitlin Clark and Minnesota’s...
South Carolina debuts in top 12 in PFF power rankings
On3
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July 8, 2025
This week, Pro Football Focus’ college division released its preseason power rankings ahead of the 2025 season. Ranging all the way from National Championship-winning Ohio State at No. 1 to Middle Tennessee State at No. 131 (sorry, Blue Raiders),...
South Carolina’s Largest Flower Show Returns to the Lowcountry August 2–3, 2025
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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The Charleston Flower Show returns for another spectacular year at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds CHARLESTON, SC, July 08, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The Charleston Flower Show, the largest and most anticipated flower show in South Carolina, returns for...
Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in South Carolina
Fox News - South Carolina
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July 10, 2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Clemson University said an invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has been detected for the first time in South Carolina. Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry (DPI) confirmed the detection...
An invasive pest just showed up in South Carolina
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 12, 2025
The spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in South Carolina, where it threatens grapes, fruit trees, and hardwoods. Officials want help tracking it. GREENVILLE, S.C. — A new invasive species has been identified in South Carolina, posing an...
A look at where South Carolina’s controversial Confederate flag sits 10 years later
WIS 10 - South Carolina
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July 10, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A decade ago, South Carolina made international headlines when the Confederate battle flag was permanently removed from State House grounds. The move came following a deadly, racially-motivated mass shooting at Mother...
Crop-threatening pest spreads to South Carolina for first time
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 10, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An invasive insect that’s a threat to agriculture has been spotted in South Carolina after being found for the first time in Georgia last fall. The recent discovery of spotted lanternflies in South Carolina was the...
Scout Motors to begin hiring process for dozens of skilled workers in South Carolina
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 10, 2025
Scout Motors is looking for more than 70 maintenance technicians for its Blythewood plant, with pre-hire and interview events beginning on July 29. BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Scout Motors has announced weekly events, starting in late July, to fill dozens...