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1 person killed, 9 injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina
1 person killed, 9 injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina Deputies said the shooting happened after a fight broke out. GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA LAWMAKERS REACT TO THE U-S AIR STRIKES ON IRAN. HOW THEY'RE REACTIONS DIFFER...

US: Woman dead, at least 9 injured after Juneteenth mass shooting in South Carolina
One person has died and at least nine others were injured after a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina over the weekend. More than 100 law enforcement officers and rescue workers were called to what officers described as a...

South Carolina Ranks No. 1 In Top Hidden Beaches, A New Study Says
Two beaches on South Carolina's Edisto Island are cited as hidden, secluded beaches in a new study. (Photo by: Wolfgang Kaehler/Avalon/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Avalon/Universal Images Group via Getty Images If you are looking for a...

Ex-REO Speedwagon Frontman Kevin Cronin To Commemorate Live Aid’s 40th Anniversary by Donating Money to a Virginia Food Bank
Longtime REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin has announced that he and his solo band will be making a generous charitable donation in honor of the upcoming 40th anniversary of the historic Live Aid concert. The star-studded event, which raised...

$12M worth Dawn Staley reveals one Hall of Fame award that means the most to South Carolina HC
Dawn Staley has been one of the most influential figures in USA women's basketball. She was a fantastic player who had an illustrious career filled with trophies, and then she dived into coaching and became one of the most prominent names in...

Florence food truck park owners say road construction is hurting business
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence food truck park owners are complaining that road construction is hurting their business. Kaylea and Wade Holt have owned 'Eats On the Creek' at the corner of Holly Circle and West Palmetto Street in Florence for...

Pregnant woman among 2 hurt in South Carolina drive-by shooting
A pregnant woman and another person were shot in a Saturday night drive-by attack in Dalzell, South Carolina, authorities say. SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a pregnant woman and another victim were wounded in a Saturday night drive-by...

$2,700 Emergency Payments in South Carolina – Check Your Name!
Thousands of South Carolina residents may be eligible to receive a $2,700 emergency payment as part of a newly launched state assistance program in response to rising living expenses and inflation. Designed to offer short-term relief to families...

South Carolina Moves to Ban NIL Deals for High School Athletes Amid Growing Legal Debate
South Carolina High School League Bans NIL Compensation In response to legislative pressure, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) amended its bylaws this week to explicitly prohibit student-athletes from earning compensation for their...

1 woman killed, 9 other people wounded in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — One woman was killed and at least nine others were wounded during a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina, authorities said. More than 100 law enforcement officers and rescue workers responded Saturday night...

Former employee at Upstate business headed to federal prison, ordered to pay $2.2 million, DOJ says
Former part-time bookkeeper in Duncan, South Carolina, sentenced to 3 years for $2.2M fraud scheme WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH BREAKING NEWS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY....

SC's driver's license will feature new design, enhanced security
South Carolina will begin issuing redesigned driver's licenses, permits, and ID cards this fall. The new cards will feature enhanced security measures and South Carolina state symbols. This fall, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles...

Governor McMaster signs new bill to establish Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– On Tuesday, June 24, Governor McMaster held a ceremonial bill signing a bill that establishes the new Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The new state agency basically joins 3 agency offices with...

South Carolina driver’s licenses are changing this fall. Here’s what you’ll get instead at the DMV.
Starting this fall, South Carolina will mail new licenses and IDs. Here’s what you’ll get at the DMV while you wait and what to show at the airport. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Getting a South Carolina driver’s license, beginner’s permit, or identification...

‘Not a career politician’: Dr. Priya Punnoose to run in Democratic race for Virginia’s District 11
Dr. Priya Punnoose, a psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health, has announced her run for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. She announced her candidacy for the June 28 Democratic primary, seeking to fill the...

nancy mace comments on military support and political issues via twitter
Rep. Nancy Mace, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing South Carolina's 1st district, shared her thoughts on various national issues through a series of tweets posted on June 22, 2025.In a tweet posted at 2:30 AM UTC, Rep. Mace...

Teen killed, another person injured in parking lot shooting outside Upstate business, deputies say
WASHINGTON. IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AUTHORITIES SAY A 17 YEAR-OLD IS DEAD AND ANOTHER HURT AFTER A SHOOTING. THEY SAY IT HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT AT ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS. THE CORONER SAYS COREY FREDERICKS DIED FROM HIS INJURIES THIS...

SC Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of GOP gerrymandering in SC’s 1st District
COLUMBIA — A voter advocacy group and lawyers representing South Carolina’s General Assembly each made their case Tuesday to the state Supreme Court over whether the state’s post-census redrawing of congressional voting lines violate the state...

Public attorney to defend suspended SC rep. from child sexual abuse material charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (SOUTH CAROLINA DAILY GAZETTE) — A taxpayer-funded attorney will defend suspended Rep. RJ May against charges of distributing child sexual abuse material, a federal judge decided Tuesday. May, a founding member of the...

New Provost named
The Medical University of South Carolina has named John V. Marymont, M.D., its next executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost, effective Dec. 1. In this role, Marymont will serve as MUSC's chief academic officer and lead strategic...