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News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer’s nomination to lead the new Department of...

News Summary A new Publix Super Market is set to open in Powdersville Plaza, taking over the former Bi-Lo site. This 50,000 square foot store...

News Summary South Carolina and Canada are embarking on a transformative trade relationship valued at $5 billion, marking a significant milestone in inward investments. With...

News Summary The timber industry in South Carolina is facing severe challenges with mill closures, particularly after the recent announcement from International Paper to close...

News Summary Shrimpers in South Carolina are advocating for tariffs on imported shrimp, which they believe threaten their livelihoods and the local shrimp industry. With...

News Summary Columbia’s local lawmakers are pushing for reforms to liquor liability laws that have led to skyrocketing insurance premiums, threatening the survival of small...

News Summary A coalition of U.S. businesses has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging tariffs imposed on foreign trading partners. The case argues...

News Summary Victor Martinez-Hernandez, 24, was convicted of murdering Rachel Morin on the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail in Bel Air. The jury took less...

News Summary A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook Southern California, prompting elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to display remarkable protective instincts. In a...

News Summary Aiken schools are making significant strides in STEM education, thanks to grants from local organizations and a new state-of-the-art STEM center. The initiatives...