US NEWS

Sen. Jon Ossoff Gains Bipartisan Support for Major Drinking Water Safety Funding Increase

Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has taken a major step toward securing a significant funding increase for a federal program designed to remove lead from drinking water systems across the

Charges Dropped Against Georgia Man Accused of Attempted Walmart Kidnapping After Video Evidence Emerges

ACWORTH, Ga. – All charges have been dismissed against a Georgia man accused of attempting to kidnap a child at a Walmart, after surveillance footage raised significant doubts about the

Georgia Leads Nation as 92% of U.S. Peanut Crop Enters Key Development Stage

GEORGIA – The U.S. peanut crop is thriving as it enters a critical growth phase, with the USDA reporting that 92% of the national crop has reached pegging — a

2 Found Dead After Being Swept Away in North Carolina Floodwaters

NASH COUNTY, NC — Two people have died after being swept away by rising floodwaters in Nash County during a devastating flash flood event on Wednesday, according to local authorities.

Deadly Flash Floods Strike North Carolina, Wildfires Rage Across Western U.S.

NORTH CAROLINA – Two people lost their lives in Nash County on Wednesday after fast-moving flash floods overwhelmed roads and led to a devastating water rescue attempt, according to emergency

Georgia Pushes Tourism Expansion to Compete With Florida and South Carolina

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Georgia is ramping up efforts to grow its tourism sector as it aims to rival neighboring states like Florida and South Carolina — both longtime powerhouses in

Two Arrested After Shooting at Franklin County Trailer Park

LAVONIA, Ga. – Two men have been taken into custody following a Thursday shooting at Beaver Creek Trailer Park in Franklin County that prompted an hours-long search and heavy law

Georgia Man Arrested for Stabbing His Brother at Royston Motel

ROYSTON, Ga. – A Georgia man is in custody after authorities say he stabbed his brother during a confrontation at a Days Inn motel in Royston on Wednesday night. According

Two Charged After 10-Year-Old Girl Killed in North Carolina Boating Incident

CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. – Two people have been arrested following a deadly boating crash at Harris Lake that killed a 10-year-old girl and left a woman severely injured, according to

Skeletal Remains Found in Marlboro County Identified as Missing Man; Suspect Charged with Murder

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. – Human skeletal remains found in South Carolina have been identified as 28-year-old Shelton Bennett, who went missing nearly a year ago, authorities announced Thursday. A suspect

Skeleton Found Near NC-SC Border on Vacant Farm in Marlboro County

ADAMSVILLE, S.C. — A disturbing discovery on a vacant farm just south of the North Carolina state line has launched a multi-agency investigation after a human skeleton was found in

Cherokee Woman Faces Federal Charges for Child Abuse and Neglect

CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA – A 39-year-old woman from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is facing serious federal charges for allegedly assaulting a child in a manner that caused lasting

BUSINESS

North Carolina Named Best State for Business in 2025, But Political Credit Sparks Debate

NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina has officially been ranked as America’s top state for business in 2025 by CNBC, but a new wave of political commentary has sparked an online

Gavin Newsom Signs $750M Boost for Hollywood to Revive Film Industry Jobs

CALIFORNIA — Governor Gavin Newsom signed a major expansion to California’s film and television tax incentive program this week, increasing the cap from $330 million to $750 million annually. The

SC Lottery Players Can Now Use Debit Cards to Buy Tickets

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Starting Tuesday, South Carolina lottery players can finally use debit cards to buy their favorite scratch-off and draw game tickets, marking a major shift in how the

Automobile Interiors Manufacturer Picks North Carolina for $51M Expansion, Promises 125 Jobs

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NC — A global manufacturer of synthetic leather for automobile interiors has chosen North Carolina over other competing states for its next major expansion — a $51 million

Former South Carolina Nonprofit CEO Honored With State’s Highest Civilian Award

CHARLESTON, SC — A prominent South Carolina nonprofit leader has received the state’s highest civilian honor in recognition of her decades-long commitment to building a stronger, more unified nonprofit sector.