Stranded Boaters Rescued After Clinging to Overturned Vessel Near Edisto Beach
EDISTO BEACH, S.C. — Three individuals were rescued Wednesday morning after spending the night clinging to an overturned boat near Otter Island, located off South…
Climate Change Threatens U.S. Insurance Industry, Sparks Fears of Looming Economic Shock
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — As climate disasters intensify across the U.S., experts warn that the insurance industry may be the first domino to fall in…
Can Vacuuming Carbon From the Sky Actually Save Our Climate? Here’s What Experts Say
SOUTH CAROLINA — With atmospheric carbon dioxide at dangerously high levels, scientists and entrepreneurs are racing to develop bold new solutions. One of the most…
Flash Flood Warning Hits South Carolina: Residents Urged to Avoid Roads Amid Heavy Storms
SOUTH CAROLINA — Intense thunderstorms prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) Columbia SC to issue a flash flood warning late Monday afternoon, covering several counties…
Survey Reveals Which French Fries People in the Carolinas Love Most
CAROLINAS — French fries may seem like a simple side dish, but a recent nationwide survey suggests people have strong opinions about which type reigns…
Mobile Health Clinics Roll Out in South Carolina to Serve Remote Communities
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has officially deployed three mobile health clinics across the state, aiming to deliver free…
Charleston Demographics Shift as Black Population Declines, City Leans Bluer
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Once a stronghold of South Carolina’s Black community, Charleston has experienced a dramatic demographic transformation over the past 40 years, sparking notable…
Renters in South Carolina Gain New Protections Under 2025 Law Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina renters now have more legal protections under new 2025 laws that strengthen notice requirements, limit fast-track evictions, and improve access…
South Carolina’s New Utility Shutoff Law Now Protects Vulnerable Households From Losing Power in Extreme Heat
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has officially enacted a new law in 2025 that protects vulnerable residents from having their electricity or water disconnected during…
That Decorative License Plate Frame Could Get You Pulled Over in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you’re driving with a license plate frame or cover that blocks even a tiny portion of your plate, you could be…