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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.
Johnston County School Board Bans Pride Flags in Classrooms, Drawing Mixed Reactions
North Carolina News

Johnston County School Board Bans Pride Flags in Classrooms, Drawing Mixed Reactions

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — The Johnston County School Board has voted to prohibit the display of Pride flags and other non-official symbols in classrooms and…

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North Carolina's $127B Pension Fund Shifts to New Oversight Model, Sparking Debate Over Transparency and Risk
North Carolina News

North Carolina’s $127B Pension Fund Shifts to New Oversight Model, Sparking Debate Over Transparency and Risk

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a major governance shift, North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner has pushed through an overhaul of the state’s public pension system…

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Experts Say It’s Time to Reform North Carolina’s Insurance Rate Bureau System
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Experts Say It’s Time to Reform North Carolina’s Insurance Rate Bureau System

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. — In the wake of catastrophic losses from Hurricane Helene and growing insurance instability across the Southeast, experts are once again questioning whether…

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Thousands in North Carolina Prisons Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
North Carolina News

Thousands in North Carolina Prisons Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. — With temperatures soaring across the Carolinas this summer, thousands of incarcerated individuals in North Carolina prisons are still enduring sweltering heat without…

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South Carolina Search Team Deployed to Texas to Aid Flood Recovery Efforts
South Carolina News

South Carolina Search Team Deployed to Texas to Aid Flood Recovery Efforts

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

GREENVILLE, S.C. — In a powerful display of interstate solidarity, South Carolina is sending a specialized search-and-rescue team to Central Texas to help with flood…

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Teen Lifeguard Saves Entangled Osprey Off Folly Beach in Remarkable Wildlife Rescue
South Carolina News

Teen Lifeguard Saves Entangled Osprey Off Folly Beach in Remarkable Wildlife Rescue

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. — A routine day on the coast turned into a dramatic wildlife rescue when 17-year-old lifeguard Richard Miller noticed an osprey struggling…

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Interest in Restarting VC Summer Nuclear Reactors Grows in South Carolina
South Carolina News

Interest in Restarting VC Summer Nuclear Reactors Grows in South Carolina

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

JENKINSVILLE, S.C. — The long-stalled VC Summer nuclear project in South Carolina is once again drawing attention, as utility provider Santee Cooper reports renewed investor…

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Gavin Newsom Tells South Carolina Crowd They Can Stop Trump’s Presidency
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Gavin Newsom Tells South Carolina Crowd They Can Stop Trump’s Presidency

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

RURAL SOUTH CAROLINA — California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a fierce speech during his visit to a rural South Carolina town this week, urging voters…

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South Carolina Official Demands Answers After Jewelry Store Heist in California
South Carolina News

South Carolina Official Demands Answers After Jewelry Store Heist in California

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — A prominent South Carolina figure is calling out California Governor Gavin Newsom after a now-viral video showed a group of thieves ramming…

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Visits South Carolina to Discuss Medicaid and Disaster Relief Cuts
South Carolina News

Gov. Gavin Newsom Visits South Carolina to Discuss Medicaid and Disaster Relief Cuts

ByElena Brooks July 9, 2025July 8, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — California Governor Gavin Newsom made a surprise visit to South Carolina this week, meeting with local residents to discuss the impacts of…

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