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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.
Nevada Earthquake 3.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles Yerington and Western Region Early Wednesday
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Nevada Earthquake: 3.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles Yerington and Western Region Early Wednesday

ByElena Brooks July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck early Wednesday morning just northeast of Yerington, briefly shaking homes and waking residents across western Nevada….

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Northwest North Carolina Faces Flash Flood Threat as Thunderstorms Intensify Through Thursday
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Northwest North Carolina Faces Flash Flood Threat as Thunderstorms Intensify Through Thursday

ByElena Brooks July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — A flash flood warning remains in effect for northwest North Carolina through late Thursday night as slow-moving thunderstorms threaten to overwhelm streams,…

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Coastal Texas Swelters Under Dangerous Heat Wave: Temps Soar to 105°F With No Relief Until Midweek
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Coastal Texas Swelters Under Dangerous Heat Wave: Temps Soar to 105°F With No Relief Until Midweek

ByElena Brooks July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — A dangerous heat wave is scorching the Coastal Bend region this week, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 105°F in…

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Flood Watch Issued for Louisiana, Gulf Coast as Tropical Disturbance Threatens Torrential Rainfall
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Flood Watch Issued for Louisiana, Gulf Coast as Tropical Disturbance Threatens Torrential Rainfall

ByElena Brooks July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

SOUTHERN U.S. — A tropical disturbance churning in the Gulf of Mexico has triggered flood watches across multiple Gulf Coast states, with forecasters warning of…

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How Safe Is It to Swim in Minnesota’s Mississippi River? Experts Weigh In
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How Safe Is It to Swim in Minnesota’s Mississippi River? Experts Weigh In

ByElena Brooks July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

MINNESOTA — With over 10,000 lakes scattered across the state, Minnesotans are no strangers to water. From kayaking in the Boundary Waters to tubing down…

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Stranded Boaters Rescued After Clinging to Overturned Vessel Near Edisto Beach
South Carolina News

Stranded Boaters Rescued After Clinging to Overturned Vessel Near Edisto Beach

ByElena Brooks July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

EDISTO BEACH, S.C. — Three individuals were rescued Wednesday morning after spending the night clinging to an overturned boat near Otter Island, located off South…

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Two Dead in New Jersey as Flash Flooding Hits Northeast, More Rain Expected
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Two Dead in New Jersey as Flash Flooding Hits Northeast, More Rain Expected

ByElena Brooks July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

NEW JERSEY — Flash floods swept across the northeastern United States this week, claiming two lives in New Jersey and prompting a wave of emergency…

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Climate Change Threatens U.S. Insurance Industry, Sparks Fears of Looming Economic Shock
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Climate Change Threatens U.S. Insurance Industry, Sparks Fears of Looming Economic Shock

ByElena Brooks July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — As climate disasters intensify across the U.S., experts warn that the insurance industry may be the first domino to fall in…

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U.S. States Face Worsening Drought Crisis as Rainfall Plummets and Wildfires Spread
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U.S. States Face Worsening Drought Crisis as Rainfall Plummets and Wildfires Spread

ByElena Brooks July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — As of this week, 49 out of 50 U.S. states are now facing at least moderate drought conditions, marking one of the…

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Postal Service’s Electric Mail Truck Rollout Stalls, Raising Climate Concerns
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Postal Service’s Electric Mail Truck Rollout Stalls, Raising Climate Concerns

ByElena Brooks July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Postal Service’s much-publicized push to modernize its delivery fleet with electric vehicles is falling significantly behind schedule, raising new questions…

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