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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.
Giant Python Found Near South Carolina School Campus in Newberry County
South Carolina News

Giant Python Found Near South Carolina School Campus in Newberry County

ByElena Brooks August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

PROSPERITY, S.C. – A giant albino python roaming near Mid-Carolina High School in Newberry County was safely captured, bringing an unsettling incident to a close…

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Charleston Parking Garage Rates to Increase Starting in October
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Charleston Parking Garage Rates to Increase Starting in October

ByElena Brooks August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Drivers in downtown Charleston will soon pay more to park, as Charleston County plans to roll out new rate hikes for two…

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85 Rip Current Rescues Reported in North Carolina Amid Hurricane Erin Threat
North Carolina News

85 Rip Current Rescues Reported in North Carolina Amid Hurricane Erin Threat

ByElena Brooks August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

WILMINGTON, NC — Nearly 85 people have been rescued from dangerous rip currents along the North Carolina coast as the effects of Hurricane Erin churn…

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UNC Charlotte Art Professor Explores Ghanaian Traditions Through Ceramics
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UNC Charlotte Art Professor Explores Ghanaian Traditions Through Ceramics

ByElena Brooks August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC – Lydia Thompson, a mixed media artist and ceramics professor at UNC Charlotte, recently returned from a powerful creative journey through Ghana —…

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Married couple Employees of Cleveland Schools Killed in North Carolina Crash
North Carolina News

Married couple Employees of Cleveland Schools Killed in North Carolina Crash

ByElena Brooks August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – A Cleveland couple, both employees of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), were killed Friday in a crash on Interstate…

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Car Flips After Crash in Charlotte’s University City Area
North Carolina News

Car Flips After Crash in Charlotte’s University City Area

ByElena Brooks August 17, 2025August 17, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – A car was found flipped upside down late Saturday night following an apparent crash in Charlotte’s University City area, according to…

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South Carolina Jobless Claims Fall Slightly in New Weekly Report
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South Carolina Jobless Claims Fall Slightly in New Weekly Report

ByElena Brooks August 16, 2025August 16, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The number of people filing for unemployment benefits in South Carolina ticked down last week, offering a small sign of continued labor…

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Students Taken to Hospital After Lee County School Bus Collides With Gas Tanker
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Students Taken to Hospital After Lee County School Bus Collides With Gas Tanker

ByElena Brooks August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — Nine students were taken to the hospital after a Lee County school bus collided with a gas tanker truck Thursday afternoon near…

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Burgaw DMV Ranks Second in North Carolina for Longest Wait Times, Audit Finds
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Burgaw DMV Ranks Second in North Carolina for Longest Wait Times, Audit Finds

ByElena Brooks August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

BURGaw, N.C. — A new state audit has revealed that the Burgaw Division of Motor Vehicles location in Pender County has the second-longest wait times…

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North Carolinians Could See Sharp Rate Hikes on Affordable Care Act Plans in 2026
North Carolina News

North Carolinians Could See Sharp Rate Hikes on Affordable Care Act Plans in 2026

ByElena Brooks August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina residents who rely on Affordable Care Act health insurance could face major premium hikes starting next year. According to WBTV,…

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