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U.S.-China Trade War Devastates Toy Industry
News Summary The U.S.-China trade war is severely impacting the toy industry, particularly affecting Huntar Company Inc., which faces massive tariffs and production cuts. As...
Aiken City Council to Discuss Proposed Utility Rate Increases
News Summary On May 12, the Aiken City Council will consider proposed rate increases for water, sewer, and stormwater services impacting both in-city and out-of-city...
Paine College Celebrates Its 143rd Commencement Ceremony
News Summary Paine College held its 143rd Commencement Convocation on May 14, 2023, featuring keynote speaker Senator Raphael Warnock. The event celebrated 35 graduates and...
Aiken Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Grocery Store
News Summary An 84-year-old man, Alfred Emile Desle, was arrested for indecent exposure at K.J.’s grocery store in Aiken, SC. The incident raised public safety...
Pharmaceutical Stocks Plummet After Trump’s Pricing Plans
News Summary Pharmaceutical stocks fell sharply following President Trump’s announcement to cut prescription drug costs by aligning U.S. prices with those in other countries. Notably,...
Bomb Threat Halts Traffic on Interstate 85 in South Carolina
News Summary A significant disruption occurred on Interstate 85 in South Carolina due to a bomb threat during a traffic stop. The driver claimed an...
South Carolina Prepares for Major Winter Weather Event
News Summary South Carolina is gearing up for a significant winter weather event, with forecasts predicting snow accumulation and freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service...
Deputy-Involved Shooting in South Carolina
News Summary The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has identified the individual killed in a deputy-involved shooting as a 75-year-old man. The incident occurred in Travelers...
Tragic Accident Claims Lives of North Carolina Couple in South Carolina
News Summary A fatal accident on Interstate 95 in Orangeburg County left couple Kyle and Sara Greene from North Carolina dead and their child hospitalized....
Severe Wildfire Crisis in South Carolina
News Summary South Carolina faces a significant wildfire crisis as Governor Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency. Over 175 wildfires are reported, fueled by...