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How social work interns are changing lives at these public libraries
“That bench, that’s where I used to sleep,” Paul Jackson said, pointing across the street from the Sacramento Central Library. “I went to sleep over there one night. I woke up with one shoe, and my glasses were gone.” Blind in one eye and living...

South Carolina Leads Charge for Congressional Term Limits
South Carolina is at the forefront of a nationwide movement to impose term limits on members of the U.S. Congress. The state’s legislature recently took a significant step by passing House Concurrent Resolution (HCR3008), formally applying for an...

Barrett, Sellers and Smith to Represent South Carolina at SEC Media Days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (South Carolina Athletics) - Nick Barrett, LaNorris Sellers and DQ Smith, along with fifth-year head coach Shane Beamer, will represent South Carolina Football at the annual SEC Media Days, the Southeastern Conference announced...
Blaze Pizza to Open in Boiling Springs, South Carolina
Blaze Pizza, the nation’s leading fast-casual, build-your-own pizza brand, is officially fired up its ovens in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, with a brand-new location opening at 861 Double Bridge Rd., Unit B. Operated by local father-son team...

‘Be so ffr!’: South Carolina Lowe’s manager accepts customer’s Hisense A/C 3 months after return window closed. Then a worker sees the state it’s in
A South Carolina Lowe’s worker had a number of complaints about an air conditioning unit returned to her store. The return allegedly happened three months after the product was purchased. This left her wondering why the manager could allow the...

SC reports first measles case of 2025 amid national outbreak
One person in the Upstate tested positive for measles, marking the first South Carolina case for 2025, the state Department of Public Health said Wednesday. The case comes amid a national outbreak of the disease, with more cases nationwide in the...

Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Dems will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters across rural areas — and some GOP strongholds — in the early-voting state, the latest signal that the Democrat is eyeing a 2028...

Newsom blasts Trump during South Carolina tour as California governor stokes 2028 speculation
By Dianne Gallagher and David Wright, CNN Bennettsville, SC (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom embarked Tuesday on a two-day swing through rural South Carolina as the high-profile Democrat seeks to position himself as a leader for a party in...

SC reports first confirmed measles case for 2025 in Upstate resident
South Carolina has recorded its first measles case this year, public health officials said Wednesday. The case comes from an Upstate resident, who was unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a prior measles infection, the state Department of...

Latest ‘Tiger King’ Twist Sees Another Star Land In Prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — “Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle is going to prison — but not for as long as prosecutors wanted — after admitting he broke federal law buying endangered animals to keep at his zoo in South Carolina. Antle, 65, was...

Lake St. Clair named among top 10 best bass lakes in the U.S.
(WXYZ) — With fishing season in full swing, Bassmaster has unveiled its list of the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America, and Michigan is well represented. See more information in the video below Lake St. Clair named among top 10 best bass lakes in the...

GOP senator enters 2026 race for South Carolina attorney general
South Carolina state Sen. Stephen Goldfinch on Monday entered the 2026 race for attorney general, becoming the first Republican to launch a bid to be the state's top prosecutor. Sen. Stephen Goldfinch, 42, announced his bid in Murrells Inlet, two...

Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina, a pivotal primary state for Democrats
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters across rural areas — and some GOP strongholds — in the early-voting state, the latest signal that the Democrat is eyeing a 2028...

Schneeberger Announces New Mineral Casting Factory, Jobs in South Carolina
Swiss linear technology manufacturer Schneeberger on Monday announced plans to open a new mineral casting facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the company's $3.2 million investment is...

3 South Carolina football players to join Shane Beamer at SEC media days
COLUMBIA — The SEC announced which South Carolina football players will join coach Shane Beamer at SEC media days this year. Star quarterback LaNorris Sellers, defensive tackle Nick Barrett and safety DQ Smith will be in Atlanta on July 14, the...

Gov. Newsom visits South Carolina. Here's where he plans to stop on the two-day tour
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters across rural areas — and some GOP strongholds — in the early-voting state, the latest signal that the Democrat is eyeing a 2028 run for president....
FTC and Brandon Launch “We Get You” Campaign Across South Carolina Counties
Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (FTC) has launched a new multi-platform advertising campaign titled “We Get You” in partnership with long-time agency of record Brandon. Founded in 1951, Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is a local,...

Newsom Visiting South Carolina Towns, Fueling Presidential Speculation
Sacramento, CA — California Governor Gavin Newsom has left for a two-day trip to South Carolina to speak with people in rural areas about partnerships related to getting support needed during times of emergencies. The Governor’s Office notes that...

Alexandria cracks top 5 on Travel + Leisure’s best destinations
It is the fourth year in a row Alexandria, Virginia, made the list of 15 top destinations, and it climbed from 15th place last year. It is the fourth year in a row Alexandria made the list of 15 top destinations, and it climbed from 15th place...

Elaine Culotti, Real Estate Mogul Hit by Palisades Fire, Considers Run for Governor
A real estate mogul whose property portfolio was hit hard by the Palisades Fire is considering a run for Governor of California in 2026 to change the way the state is run. No, it’s not developer Rick Caruso — though he is considering a run for...