Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Severe weather risk continues into the weekend for Carolinas, Georgia
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
·
July 11, 2025
Here is a look at the Upstate, South Carolina, and Western North Carolina forecast for the rest of the week, including storm chances. Friday: Isolated to scattered afternoon/evening storms.Storms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and localized...
Newsom Tries to Outflank Buttigieg in 2028 Primary with South Carolina Visit
Breitbart
·
July 8, 2025
South Carolina destroyed Pete Buttigieg’s presidential hopes in 2020. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is hoping to avoid the same mistake, campaigning Tuesday and Wednesday in the rural northwest of the state. In the 2020 Democratic Party primary,...
Europe-Based Manufacturers Choose South Carolina, Will Create 100+ Jobs
Business Facilities
·
July 8, 2025
Compressed air measuring technology manufacturer, CS INSTRUMENTS, has chosen announced Beaufort County, South Carolina to establish its North American headquarters. Founded in Germany in 2002, CS INSTRUMENTS specializes in the production of...
Schneeberger Announces New Mineral Casting Factory, Jobs in South Carolina
Industrial Equipment News - Wisconsin
·
July 8, 2025
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...
US Faces More Extreme Weather Events, but Is Society Doing Enough?
Insurance Journal
·
July 11, 2025
After deadly flooding in central Texas in 1987, some thought they’d proven they could handle Mother Nature’s best punch. Then came this month’s horrific flash floods, when unfathomable amounts of rain fell in only hours and more than 100 people...
Newsom Visiting South Carolina Towns, Fueling Presidential Speculation
myMotherLode - California
·
July 8, 2025
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...
'Tiger King' star to appear in South Carolina courtroom Tuesday
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
·
July 8, 2025
Five years after the true crime documentary “Tiger King” captivated a country shut down by COVID-19, the final legal troubles for one of its main characters will be resolved Tuesday in a courtroom in South Carolina.(Video above is coverage of this...
‘Tiger King’ cat wrangler ‘Doc’ Antle faces up to 10 years in prison in South Carolina sentencing
Fortune
·
Five years after the true crime documentary “Tiger King” captivated a country shut down by COVID-19, the final legal troubles for one of its main characters will be resolved Tuesday in a courtroom in South Carolina. Bhagavan “Doc” Antle faces up...
Employee shot at outside South Carolina Walmart; 1 suspect wanted, police say
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
·
July 8, 2025
Employee shot at outside South Carolina Walmart; 1 suspect wanted, police say The incident involved a Walmart employee and two other people. AND IT’S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE...
Sierra Club: “Make America Beautiful Again” Greenwashes Most Anti-Environment Administration in History
Common Dreams
·
July 10, 2025
CNN's Omar Jimenez asked Phillips about the "big tent" philosophy often promoted by Democratic leaders who believe the party should welcome lawmakers and candidates who don't agree with every aspect of its platform—politicians like anti-choice...
Newsom tours Trump-friendly rural South Carolina counties amid 2028 buzz
Washington Examiner
·
July 8, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) will start his two-day tour of rural South Carolina on Tuesday, making stops in some of the state’s reddest counties that have been economically and environmentally devastated over the years. South Carolina Democratic...
South Carolina just lowered its top income tax rate again
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
·
July 13, 2025
The drop from 6.2% to 6% is part of a plan to boost business and draw more people to the state, though the savings may seem small at first. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s new state budget has taken effect, bringing with it a tax break for those...
DPH urges precautions as South Carolina faces extreme heat
Manning Live - South Carolina
·
submitted With temperatures expected to soar across South Carolina this week, the state Department of Public Health is warning residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service’s HeatRisk Map...
‘Tiger King’ star sentenced to prison for wildlife crimes, cash deals
Cleveland.com - Ohio
·
July 10, 2025
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, a self-described conservationist known for his role in the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King,” has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for his involvement in both wildlife trafficking and a...
Extremist group threatens to take weather radars offline
K95.5 Tulsa - Oklahoma
·
July 10, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City news station’s weather radar was attacked after an extremist group said it intends to “take as many NexRads offline as possible.” KFOR in OKC reported the Southern Poverty Law Center has been monitoring the group...
Schneeberger announces first South Carolina operation
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
·
July 7, 2025
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Schneeberger, a global leader in linear technology, announced Monday its decision to establish its first South Carolina operation in Rock Hill. The $3.2 million investment will create over 100 jobs in the next five years. The...
Heat and storms continue: Upstate highs near 90° with scattered afternoon storms
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
·
July 11, 2025
Here is a look at the Upstate, South Carolina, and Western North Carolina forecast for the rest of the week, including storm chances. Friday: Isolated to scattered afternoon/evening storms. A low risk of severe storms and flash flooding lingers....
Study finds sewer sludge tied to PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River
Star News - North Carolina
·
A Waterkeeper Alliance study found "forever chemicals" present in 98% of U.S. surface waters, with wastewater treatment plants being a significant source. While industrial dischargers are a primary source, wastewater treatment plants lack...
Far-right group threatens to take weather radars offline
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
·
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City news station's weather radar was attacked after a far-right extremist group said it intends to "take as many NexRads offline as possible." KFOR in OKC reported the Southern Poverty Law Center has been monitoring...
How fraudsters exploit natural disasters
American Banker - New York
·
July 7, 2025
Flash flooding in Texas, which started on Wednesday and has killed at least 80 people, spawned fraud schemes and scams that attempted to exploit the goodwill and charitable instincts of onlookers. In one instance, the Center Point Volunteer Fire...