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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.
South Carolina's New Hands-Free Driving Law Takes Effect September 1: What You Need to Know
South Carolina News

South Carolina’s New Hands-Free Driving Law Takes Effect September 1: What You Need to Know

ByElena Brooks July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — Beginning September 1, 2025, drivers across the state will have to go hands-free, as South Carolina’s new mobile device law goes into…

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Victoria Northeast Unveils Sharp New Jerseys Ahead of Dixie Youth World Series in South Carolina
Local News

Victoria Northeast Unveils Sharp New Jerseys Ahead of Dixie Youth World Series in South Carolina

ByElena Brooks July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — Excitement is building in the youth baseball community as Victoria Northeast, a talented all-star team from Texas, prepares to head to South…

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NC Deputies Discover Car Stuck in Mud with Dead Driver, Toddler, and Intoxicated Man
North Carolina News

NC Deputies Discover Car Stuck in Mud with Dead Driver, Toddler, and Intoxicated Man

ByElena Brooks July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — A rural road in southeastern North Carolina became the scene of a tragic and deeply unsettling discovery on Friday, July 18, after…

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Small Earthquake Strikes Western North Carolina Near Georgia and South Carolina Border
North Carolina News

Small Earthquake Strikes Western North Carolina Near Georgia and South Carolina Border

ByElena Brooks July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — Early Tuesday morning, a magnitude 1.3 earthquake struck near the North Carolina-Georgia-South Carolina border, the latest in a string of minor tremors…

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North Carolina Expands Fortified Roof Grant Program With $20M Boost for Coastal Counties
North Carolina News

North Carolina Expands Fortified Roof Grant Program With $20M Boost for Coastal Counties

ByElena Brooks July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — Homeowners across 18 of North Carolina’s coastal counties will now have access to $6,000 grants for roofing upgrades, thanks to a major…

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Safe Babies Program Expands to Help NC’s Youngest in the Child Welfare System
North Carolina News

Safe Babies Program Expands to Help NC’s Youngest in the Child Welfare System

ByElena Brooks July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — A unique approach to child welfare is gaining ground in North Carolina, as the Safe Babies Court program expands across several counties…

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What Contractors and Owners Need to Know About Design-Build Requirements in North Carolina
North Carolina News

What Contractors and Owners Need to Know About Design-Build Requirements in North Carolina

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — Whether you’re a government agency, general contractor, or private project owner, understanding design-build regulations in North Carolina is crucial to executing compliant…

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Dangerous Heat Dome Traps South Carolina in 90s With Feels-Like Temps Over 100°
South Carolina News

Dangerous Heat Dome Traps South Carolina in 90s With Feels-Like Temps Over 100°

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — A heat dome has settled over the Upstate region, locking in oppressive temperatures and pushing heat index values well above 100 degrees…

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USC College of Pharmacy Honored with Top Awards at South Carolina Pharmacy Association Ceremony
South Carolina News

USC College of Pharmacy Honored with Top Awards at South Carolina Pharmacy Association Ceremony

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — The University of South Carolina’s College of Pharmacy earned major recognition at the 2025 South Carolina Pharmacy Association (SCPhA) Awards, as faculty,…

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First Community Corp Beats Expectations in Q2 With $5.19M Net Income and 67¢ EPS
South Carolina News

First Community Corp Beats Expectations in Q2 With $5.19M Net Income and 67¢ EPS

ByElena Brooks July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

SOUTH CAROLINA — First Community Corp, a prominent financial institution based in South Carolina and traded under NASDAQ: FCCO, delivered strong earnings for the second…

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