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Author: Elena Brooks

Elena Brooks reports on city councils, school boards, and government policy impacting communities across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. With a background in public affairs, she’s dedicated to breaking down complex civic decisions for everyday readers.
Two Georgia Teens Killed by Lightning While Fishing During Thunderstorm in Waresboro
Local News

Two Georgia Teens Killed by Lightning While Fishing During Thunderstorm in Waresboro

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

WARESBORO, GEORGIA — A tragic lightning strike during a thunderstorm claimed the lives of two Georgia teenagers on Thursday night as they were fishing at…

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New Discovery Presented in North Carolina May Reveal Lost Chamber Beneath Great Sphinx
North Carolina News

New Discovery Presented in North Carolina May Reveal Lost Chamber Beneath Great Sphinx

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — A stunning new claim presented at a recent scientific conference in North Carolina may rewrite what we know about ancient Egypt….

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PepsiCo Plans Tesla Semi Charging Station at Charlotte, NC Plant
North Carolina News

PepsiCo Plans Tesla Semi Charging Station at Charlotte, NC Plant

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — PepsiCo, the parent company of Frito-Lay, has officially submitted plans to install 18 Tesla Semi charging stations at its manufacturing site…

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Texas and North Carolina Accused of Redrawing Election Maps to Help Republicans
Politics

Texas and North Carolina Accused of Redrawing Election Maps to Help Republicans

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fresh political tensions have erupted over redistricting efforts in Texas and North Carolina, with Democrats accusing Republican leaders of manipulating district maps…

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Charleston Demographics Shift as Black Population Declines, City Leans Bluer
South Carolina News

Charleston Demographics Shift as Black Population Declines, City Leans Bluer

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Once a stronghold of South Carolina’s Black community, Charleston has experienced a dramatic demographic transformation over the past 40 years, sparking notable…

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Gavin Newsom Fires Back at Nancy Mace Over ‘Don’t California My South Carolina’ Tweet
Politics

Gavin Newsom Fires Back at Nancy Mace Over ‘Don’t California My South Carolina’ Tweet

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — A brief but heated Twitter exchange between Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stirred fresh conversation about how…

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Renters in South Carolina Gain New Protections Under 2025 Law Update
South Carolina News

Renters in South Carolina Gain New Protections Under 2025 Law Update

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina renters now have more legal protections under new 2025 laws that strengthen notice requirements, limit fast-track evictions, and improve access…

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DOJ Backs Lawsuit Accusing Media Giants, Tech Platforms of COVID Viewpoint Suppression
US News

DOJ Backs Lawsuit Accusing Media Giants, Tech Platforms of COVID Viewpoint Suppression

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a formal statement of interest in a high-profile lawsuit alleging that major media organizations and…

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South Carolina’s New Utility Shutoff Law Now Protects Vulnerable Households From Losing Power in Extreme Heat
South Carolina News

South Carolina’s New Utility Shutoff Law Now Protects Vulnerable Households From Losing Power in Extreme Heat

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has officially enacted a new law in 2025 that protects vulnerable residents from having their electricity or water disconnected during…

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That Decorative License Plate Frame Could Get You Pulled Over in South Carolina
South Carolina News

That Decorative License Plate Frame Could Get You Pulled Over in South Carolina

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you’re driving with a license plate frame or cover that blocks even a tiny portion of your plate, you could be…

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