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South Carolina woman, son posed as housekeepers, pet sitters then stole from clients, deputies say
Mom, son posed as housekeepers, pet sitters to steal from clients in Charleston area, deputies say IT’S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH...

South Carolina Must Learn from Kansas’ Tax Reform Failures
As with all things in economics, there are no magic bullets, only trade-offs. For more than a decade, a convenient myth has circulated among pundits and policymakers across the nation, and that is that Kansas, under former Governor Sam Brownback,...

TRICARE cancels temporary prescription refill waivers for South Carolina
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in South Carolina are no longer eligible to receive temporary emergency prescription refills, effective Sept. 29. Beneficiaries in South Carolina were...

A year after deadly Hurricane Helene, South Carolinians continue to rebuild
The kaboom of a transformer blowing jolted Kevin and Hayden Kozak awake the morning of Sept. 27, 2024. Hayden Kozak, who had fallen asleep on the couch with the family’s new pet cat Nacho, got to the kitchen the same time as her husband. Seeing...

Imelda becomes hurricane. Any South Carolina impacts? Track path
Hurricane Imelda strengthened to a Category 1 storm and is expected to continue strengthening. The hurricane is moving away from Florida and is not expected to make landfall in the United States. Dangerous beach conditions, including rough surf...

South Carolina lawmakers question rising insurance rates and possible reforms
South Carolina lawmakers are investigating rising insurance costs as homeowners report steep hikes, unfair practices, and calls for reform. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina lawmakers are questioning why insurance rates keep climbing and what can be...

Oyster and clam harvest season is now open in SC. Here's what to know.
CHARLESTON — Bushels of steamed oysters will be back on tables as South Carolina’s shellfish harvesting season begins. The start of October marked the opening of the recreational and commercial harvesting season. The months-long window for...

Mysterious butterfly brings sense of peace | ECOVIEWSWhit Gibbons
On any trip to a natural habitat you may experience something memorable, uplifting or mysterious. If you are fortunate, you may experience all three, as I did recently. Strolling through our longleaf pine stand in Salleyland, South Carolina, I...

Why Andy Beshear Is a First-Tier Presidential Contender
In early October, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be making his second trip to New Hampshire, a traditional starting point for aspiring presidential candidates. Over the summer, he courted Democrats in Nebraska and South Carolina. He also...

CoTec Holdings Corp. Notes HyProMag USA Purchases Inserma Pre-Processing Units for Texas, Nevada And South Carolina Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Hubs in The United States
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2025 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Company") is pleased to note today's press release by HyProMag USA, LLC ("HyProMag USA"), its U.S.-based joint venture rare earth...

October weather outlook: expect a warm month ahead in Florida
After a roller-coaster start to meteorological fall, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center expects the possibility of warmer-than-average temperatures across much of the country, including Florida, during October. The month is usually one of the more...

South Carolina community mourns line-of-duty death of veteran firefighter
South Carolina community mourns line-of-duty death of veteran firefighter Funeral plans have not yet been finalized. THIS MORNING ON WJCL 22 ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND ROUGH SURF TO START THE WORK WEEK. WE'RE LIVE ON...

South Carolina experiences 1.8 magnitude earthquake Monday morning
1.8 magnitude earthquake reported near Kershaw, South Carolina WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH OUR TANIQUA PENNIX AND WAYS TO STAY PREPARED AS HURRICANE...

Hypromag USA Purchases Inserma Pre-processing Units For Texas, Nevada and South Carolina Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Hubs In the United States
FORT WORTH, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2025 / HyProMag USA, LLC ("HyProMag USA" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has purchased three skid-mounted Inserma Anoia S.L ("Inserma") magnet and Printed Circuit Board ("PCB")...

Schwarzenegger joins Pope Leo at climate change event
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Schwarzenegger joins Pope Leo at climate change event 00:37 UP NEXT Politicians already antsy to end government shutdown 01:34 Senate majority leader...

How to Get a USDA Rural Development Loan in South Carolina
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development loans expand home ownership in rural areas in South Carolina. Loan eligibility depends on your income and where you plan to build. Check to see if you qualify. If you do, you can finance...

Watching rain and storms over The Bahamas and eastern Atlantic; What to expect in North Carolina
The tropical Atlantic may remain quiet for a few days in between the remnants of Humberto and Imelda tracking toward the United Kingdom and Ireland. However, meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center are monitoring two areas for potential...

South Carolina crews clear drains as heavy rain threat looms
Agencies across South Carolina are clearing drains and culverts ahead of heavy rain, with experts warning weak soil could cause trees to fall. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina agencies are working around the clock to prepare for the potential of...

Ex-Republican South Carolina House member admits to distributing hundreds of child sex abuse videos
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Will Imelda bring rain to Upstate South Carolina? Latest forecast
Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Latest path has Imelda moving further east than originally predicted. Coastal North Carolina expected to see greater impact than further inland. The western Carolinas...