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Company announces relocation of floorcare business to South Carolina
TTI to relocate North American floorcare headquarters to South Carolina IN 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 THE LATEST FROM SOUTH...
Huge fire destroys the house of South Carolina Circuit Court judge after clash with Trump, Miller
An investigation is underway into the fire that destroyed South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein’s Edisto Island residence on Saturday. The investigation is being led by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). In a...

State transportation officials present Carolina Bays Parkway extension plans
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - State transportation officials presented details on a proposed Highway 31 extension at a public hearing Monday evening. In the hearing, officials outlined seven alternative routes for the project spanning both Carolinas....

Guest commentary: South Carolina State University Homecoming 2025: A firsthand perspective
By MARIE BROOKS I feel compelled to address the events that occurred at South Carolina State University during the 2025 Homecoming Celebration. As an alumna of SCSU, I rarely miss a homecoming event and was there for this weekend’s celebration....

Weekend Getaway Guide: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Shelter Cove Harbour & MarinaCourtesy Shelter Cove Harbour & MarinaHilton Head has little to prove as a first-rate beach destination. The 12-mile barrier island, nestled along South Carolina’s coast, stashes 26 championship golf courses, an...

Lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of South Carolina book bans
The ACLU of South Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the state's superintendent of education over book banning policies. The suit argues the policies are vague, create confusion for librarians, and violate students' First and Fourteenth...

SCETV digital series “What’s Wild” returns for season 4, spotlighting South Carolina’s unique wildlife
South Carolina ETV’s (SCETV) Emmy award-winning digital series What’s Wild returns Oct. 7 for season 4 across SCETV’s digital platforms. The six-episode season continues to celebrate South Carolina’s biodiversity, encouraging viewers to explore...
Curious possum breaks into South Carolina Humane Society like it owns the joint
There's never a dull day at an animal shelter, especially when it's busy. This is usually a good thing—it means adoptions are happening, after all—but it can also lead to a number of unexpected surprises. No one knows this better than the...

South Carolina remembers the historic 2015 floods
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the devastating 2015 South Carolina floods, a historic natural disaster that forever changed the lives of thousands across the Palmetto State. In early October 2015, residents in...

Midlands to See Sharp Temperature Drop as South Carolina State Fair Kicks Off Wednesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Fair is set to open Wednesday under changing skies as forecasters warn of a major temperature drop across the Midlands. After a stretch of unseasonably warm weather, cooler air is expected to move in by...

Coastal Flooding and Dangerous Rip Currents Threaten South Carolina Beaches This Week
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Coastal communities across South Carolina are bracing for minor to moderate flooding and dangerous rip currents this week as king tides return alongside October’s full moon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)...

Midlands to see temperature drop as South Carolina State Fair begins Wednesday
A big temperature drop in the Midlands will begin Thursday morning as showers and storms move in on Wednesday, affecting the South Carolina State Fair's opening day. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A big temperature drop coming to the Midlands midweek and a...

To the Left's Dismay South Carolina Investigators Found No Evidence of Arson at Judge's Beach House
Authorities in South Carolina have announced that preliminary investigations into the devastating structure fire that destroyed the beachfront home of South Carolina judge Diane Goldstein have found no evidence that the fire was intentionally set....

Sunny Skies Ahead: Beautiful fall weather expected across the Midlands this week
Get ready for some picture-perfect October weather in the Columbia area. Here's what to expect. COLUMBIA, S.C. — After a cloudy and rainy start to the week, the Midlands is finally getting a break with a stretch of gorgeous fall weather ahead....

South Carolina’s abortion ban could get more extreme
Nearly seven weeks passed between Jill Hartle learning that she was losing her first pregnancy and her receiving abortion care in Washington, D.C. Every day between July and September 2022, the South Carolina native had to pass Charleston’s...

Safety top priority as South Carolina State Fair prepares to open
The South Carolina State Fair opens Wednesday with safety measures for over 400,000 expected visitors. As the South Carolina State Fair gets ready to open its gates this Wednesday, safety is top of mind for organizers expecting more than 400,000...
Did the government try to change the weather? Inside America’s hurricane experiment
The Brief In 1947, Project Cirrus attempted to weaken a hurricane with dry ice, but the storm shifted course and caused unexpected damage. From 1962 to 1983, Project STORMFURY used silver iodide to try to disrupt hurricane eyewalls. Modification...

Schools adding gridiron ads to level revenue-sharing playing field
The University of Texas broke tradition by adding corporate logos to its football field, a year after athletic director Chris Del Conte said he wasn't considering it. The additions of Humann logos on the playing field was in large part due to the...

MEN’S GOLF: Bulldogs head to Hamptons after South Carolina tournament
The Elis will take the course in East Hampton this week, following a recent gritty performance in tough weather conditions down South. Azara Mason 4:13 am, Oct 06, 2025 Yale Athletics The Yale men’s golf team will suit up on Monday for the...
CORRECTING and REPLACING LOGO CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Reports Earnings for Third Quarter 2025
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the logo with the accompanying corrected logo. The release reads: COASTALSOUTH BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2025 CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (“CoastalSouth” or the “Company”) (NYSE:...