Author: Saluda Standard Sentinel Team

The Saluda Standard-Sentinel Team represents the collective voice of our newsroom — covering urgent updates, official notices, and stories compiled by multiple reporters. Rooted in the South and committed to trusted local journalism, our team brings timely, community-first reporting to readers across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Politics

$1 Trillion Medicaid Cut Could Hit North Carolina Hard — 600K Residents at Risk
BySaluda Standard Sentinel Team June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

SALISBURY, North Carolina — A proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cut in the Republican-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill” is sending shockwaves through North Carolina, where the…

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Weather

South Carolina Weather Alert: Thunderstorms to Hit Columbia by Monday Afternoon, I-20 Travel Disruptions Likely
BySaluda Standard Sentinel Team June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Thunderstorms are expected to develop over central South Carolina Monday afternoon, bringing dangerous heat, heavy rain, and potential travel disruptions across…

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Politics

Trump Threatens NC Senator Thom Tillis Over Vote Against ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
BySaluda Standard Sentinel Team June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina this week, accusing him of betraying both…

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North Carolina News

Angler Battles 4-Foot Beast Off NC Coast, Breaks State Record With 56-Pound Catch
BySaluda Standard Sentinel Team June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA — What started as a casual fishing trip off the Outer Banks turned into a record-breaking showdown for one Virginia angler — who…

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South Carolina News

Lightning Strike at South Carolina Lake Injures 20, Including 12 Children
BySaluda Standard Sentinel Team June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

LEXINGTON COUNTY, South Carolina — A quiet summer afternoon turned dangerous on Tuesday when a lightning strike at Dominion Beach Park, near the Lake Murray…

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