South Carolina Boy, 12, Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming in Lake Murray
COLUMBIA, SC — A South Carolina family is grieving the sudden loss of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr, who died after contracting a rare and deadly brain-eating…
13-Year-Old Arrested for Ransacking Nearly a Dozen Vehicles in Newberry County
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly ransacking 11 unlocked vehicles across Newberry County over several days, according to Sheriff…
Two Brothers Indicted After Largest Fentanyl Seizure in South Carolina History
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two California brothers have been federally indicted following the largest fentanyl seizure in South Carolina’s history, according to an announcement from the…
Greenville-Based Del Taco Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy Amid Rising Costs
GREENVILLE, SC — Matador Restaurant Group, the Greenville-based franchisee for Del Taco, has filed for bankruptcy after grappling with plummeting sales, surging costs, and burdensome…
Russia Doubles Pork Exports to Georgia, Challenging Brazil’s Market Lead
GEORGIA — Russia has nearly doubled its pork exports to Georgia, hitting the highest level since November 2024, according to newly released data from RIA…
Georgia Tomato Farmers Could Gain Big from New Tariff on Mexican Imports
GEORGIA — Local tomato growers may soon see an unexpected boost thanks to a newly imposed U.S. tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes — a move…
Hyundai EV Exports to U.S. Plunge 88% as Automaker Ramps Up Production at New Georgia Plant
GEORGIA/SOUTH CAROLINA — Hyundai Motor Group has slashed its electric vehicle (EV) exports to the United States by a staggering 88%, opting instead to boost…
South Carolina’s New Hands-Free Driving Law Takes Effect September 1: What You Need to Know
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…
Dangerous Heat Dome Traps South Carolina in 90s With Feels-Like Temps Over 100°
SOUTH CAROLINA — A heat dome has settled over the Upstate region, locking in oppressive temperatures and pushing heat index values well above 100 degrees…
USC College of Pharmacy Honored with Top Awards at South Carolina Pharmacy Association Ceremony
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,…