Radioactive Wasp Nests at Savannah River Nuclear Site Raise Contamination Concerns
SOUTH CAROLINA — Federal officials have confirmed the discovery of four radioactive wasp nests at the Savannah River Site, a former nuclear weapons facility in…
South Carolina Deploys Speed Trailers to Crack Down on Work Zone Speeding
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Drivers speeding through South Carolina construction zones are being met with a new visual deterrent: flashing blue lights and digital warnings from…
$2,000 Reward Offered for Woman Wanted in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a woman wanted on multiple charges in three…
Southeast Georgia and Lowcountry Face More Heat and Rising Rain Chances Friday
SAVANNAH, GA — Another day of sweltering heat and rising storm potential is on the way for Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry, as Friday has…
First 2025 Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in North Carolina, Health Officials Urge Mosquito Precautions
DURHAM COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina has reported its first case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to a statement from the North Carolina…
Search Underway for Missing 75-Year-Old Woman with Medical Condition in North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities in Lumberton are asking for the public’s help in locating 75-year-old Sarah Mayers, who was reported missing Thursday afternoon. Police…
Whooping Cough Cases Climb in South Carolina, New Data Show
SOUTH CAROLINA — New data from the South Carolina Department of Public Health shows a significant uptick in whooping cough, also known as pertussis, with…
Georgia Tech Scientist Helps Confirm Longest Lightning Strike Ever Recorded — A 515-Mile “Megaflash”
ATLANTA, GA — A Georgia Tech scientist played a key role in identifying the longest lightning strike ever recorded — a staggering 515-mile “megaflash” that…
These U.S. Cities Are Seeing Crime Drop in 2025 — And People Are Moving There Fast
UNITED STATES — As crime continues to dominate national headlines, many Americans are choosing to relocate to cities with proven safety records. According to a…
Gateway Plaza in Sumter Sold as South Carolina Retail Market Stays Strong
SUMTER, SC — A major commercial property in Sumter has changed hands, highlighting continued strength in South Carolina’s retail real estate sector. Matthews Real Estate…