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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.
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
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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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Police Now Using Tint Meters in South Carolina — Here's What Gets You Pulled Over
South Carolina News

Police Now Using Tint Meters in South Carolina — Here’s What Gets You Pulled Over

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina law enforcement agencies are stepping up enforcement of car window tint violations, citing an increase in illegally darkened windows during…

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Drivers in South Carolina Must Now Leave 3 Feet When Passing Cyclists — Or Face Fines
South Carolina News

Drivers in South Carolina Must Now Leave 3 Feet When Passing Cyclists — Or Face Fines

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 11, 2025

SALUDA, S.C. — A new push to protect cyclists on South Carolina roads means drivers must now leave a minimum of three feet when passing…

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South Carolina Parents Face Fines if Kids Aren’t in Booster Seats Until Age 8 — Here’s What Changed
South Carolina News

South Carolina Parents Face Fines if Kids Aren’t in Booster Seats Until Age 8 — Here’s What Changed

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has updated and clarified its child restraint law, requiring parents and guardians to use booster seats for most children under…

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New 2025 Rule Targets South Carolina Drivers Who Don't Move Over for Emergency Vehicles
South Carolina News

New 2025 Rule Targets South Carolina Drivers Who Don’t Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

ByElena Brooks July 12, 2025July 11, 2025

SALUDA, S.C. — South Carolina drivers are being hit with tougher enforcement for a law many don’t even know they’re breaking: failing to move over…

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South Carolina Enacts Hands‑Free Driving & ALPR Rules to Boost Safety and Privacy
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South Carolina Enacts Hands‑Free Driving & ALPR Rules to Boost Safety and Privacy

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a major push toward safer and smarter driving, South Carolina this year passed two landmark laws: a hands‑free and distracted driving…

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Former South Carolina Teacher, 33, Charged After Alleged Two-Year Abuse Pattern Involving Teen Student
South Carolina News

Former South Carolina Teacher, 33, Charged After Alleged Two-Year Abuse Pattern Involving Teen Student

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — A 33-year-old former public school teacher is facing serious criminal charges after authorities say she carried out a “prolonged pattern of…

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