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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.
Critics Slam Gavin Newsom Over California Conditions While He Campaigns in South Carolina
South Carolina News

Critics Slam Gavin Newsom Over California Conditions While He Campaigns in South Carolina

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a new wave of criticism online as opponents call out his national travel schedule while his…

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$186 Billion Cut From Food Stamps Draws Scrutiny Over GOP Hypocrisy
US News

$186 Billion Cut From Food Stamps Draws Scrutiny Over GOP Hypocrisy

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

UNITED STATES — A new federal budget measure championed by former President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers includes a $186 billion reduction in food stamp…

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North Carolina Scraps 2030 Emissions Goal in Favor of Gradual Energy Transition
North Carolina News

North Carolina Scraps 2030 Emissions Goal in Favor of Gradual Energy Transition

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina lawmakers have passed the Power Reduction Act (Senate Bill 266), repealing the state’s mandate to reduce power plant carbon emissions…

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Jon Ossoff Builds Big Lead in Georgia Senate Race as Republican Opposition Stumbles
Local News

Jon Ossoff Builds Big Lead in Georgia Senate Race as Republican Opposition Stumbles

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

GEORGIA — With the 2026 midterms still over a year away, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is already gaining substantial momentum in Georgia’s hotly contested Senate…

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Confederate Flag Removed from South Carolina Capitol Grounds in 2015: A Turning Point in Racial History
South Carolina News

Confederate Flag Removed from South Carolina Capitol Grounds in 2015: A Turning Point in Racial History

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — On this day in 2015, the Confederate battle flag was officially removed from the South Carolina State House grounds in a…

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Georgia Loan Company Owner Accused of Running $140M Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Faith-Based Investors
Politics

Georgia Loan Company Owner Accused of Running $140M Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Faith-Based Investors

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

GEORGIA — A prominent Georgia financial firm run by the Frost family has been charged with operating a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 300…

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MTG Slams DOJ for Santos Sentence, Demands Action on Epstein-Linked Figures
Politics

MTG Slams DOJ for Santos Sentence, Demands Action on Epstein-Linked Figures

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

GEORGIA — In a fiery appearance on the Matt Gaetz Show via One America News Network, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) criticized the U.S. Department…

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

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

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

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…

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South Carolina Lawmakers to Drop State Income Tax Under New Plan Integration
South Carolina News

South Carolina Lawmakers to Drop State Income Tax Under New Plan Integration

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As state leaders tout a budget surplus, South Carolina Republicans are turning up the heat on a long-running conservative priority: eliminating the…

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SC Democrat Says Newsom Must Address California Failures Before Eyeing White House
Politics

SC Democrat Says Newsom Must Address California Failures Before Eyeing White House

ByElena Brooks July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As California Governor Gavin Newsom continues to spark speculation about a 2028 presidential run, his recent two-day tour through South Carolina drew…

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