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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.
STD Rates Rising Sharply in Georgia and South Carolina, Report Finds
US News

STD Rates Rising Sharply in Georgia and South Carolina, Report Finds

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA & GEORGIA — A new health report has placed Georgia and South Carolina among the top states in the nation for rising sexually…

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South Carolina School Year Starts with Statewide Student Cellphone Ban
South Carolina News

South Carolina School Year Starts with Statewide Student Cellphone Ban

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the 2025–2026 academic year kicks off across South Carolina, students are returning to class with one major change in place: a…

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South Carolina Shrimpers Sue 25 Charleston Restaurants Over ‘Shrimp Fraud’
South Carolina News

South Carolina Shrimpers Sue 25 Charleston Restaurants Over ‘Shrimp Fraud’

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The South Carolina Shrimpers Association has filed a federal lawsuit against 25 Charleston-area restaurants, accusing them of deceiving customers by falsely advertising…

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Bank of South Carolina Named One of America’s Top 100 Publicly Traded Community Banks
South Carolina News

Bank of South Carolina Named One of America’s Top 100 Publicly Traded Community Banks

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Bank of South Carolina Corporation has earned a spot on American Banker‘s prestigious list of the Top 100 publicly traded community…

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Portion of Upstate Bridge Collapses in Pickens County, Closure Could Last Months
South Carolina News

Portion of Upstate Bridge Collapses in Pickens County, Closure Could Last Months

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

PICKENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — A nearly 60-year-old bridge on Crowe Creek Road collapsed Monday, prompting the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to warn…

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Two Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Fatal Crash at South Carolina Line
North Carolina News

Two Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Fatal Crash at South Carolina Line

ByElena Brooks July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — A police chase involving a stolen vehicle turned deadly early Saturday morning when the fleeing SUV crashed near the South Carolina…

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Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit by CATS Bus in Uptown Charlotte
South Carolina News

Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit by CATS Bus in Uptown Charlotte

ByElena Brooks July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

CHARLOTTE — A pedestrian was critically injured early Tuesday morning after being hit by a city transit bus in the heart of uptown Charlotte, according…

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Child Rescued from North Carolina Waterfall After Sudden Flash Flood
North Carolina News

Child Rescued from North Carolina Waterfall After Sudden Flash Flood

ByElena Brooks July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — A young child was rescued from the base of a scenic waterfall in Pisgah National Forest on Monday afternoon after sudden flash…

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Farm Vehicle Crashes Claim Over 200 Lives Each Year in North Carolina, Officials Urge Caution
North Carolina News

Farm Vehicle Crashes Claim Over 200 Lives Each Year in North Carolina, Officials Urge Caution

ByElena Brooks July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — A rising number of deadly crashes involving farm equipment on rural roads has become a major safety concern in North Carolina, with…

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NC Inmates Accused of Running Phone Scam Targeting Families for Fake Bail Payments
North Carolina News

NC Inmates Accused of Running Phone Scam Targeting Families for Fake Bail Payments

ByElena Brooks July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA – Officials in North Carolina are warning the public about a growing phone scam allegedly operated by jail inmates, who are impersonating bail…

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