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Dr. Henrie Monteith Treadwell, who helped desegregate the University of South Carolina in 1963, died Oct. 27 at the age of 80.
Alongside Robert Anderson and James Solomon Jr., Treadwell became one of the first three Black students admitted to USC.southcarolinapublicradio.org…
Could South Carolina prisons soon jam illegal cellphones?
The state’s corrections director says South Carolina is ready to block contraband cellphones inside inmate living quarters if the FCC approves a long-sought rule change.
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"I made it.” Beth Young survived domestic violence and found safety for herself and her daughters at a Lowcountry shelter. Now, she shares her story to help others know they are not alone.
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Batesburg poultry processor Amick Farms is expanding its operations in South Carolina with a nearly $55 million investment in a new hatchery in Edgefield County.
The expansion is expected to create 40 jobs, and operations begin in April 2027.
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🚗 An automotive supplier plans to open at the Scout Motors campus.
📱 The FCC considers allowing prisons and jails to jam illegal cell phones.
🗳️ South Carolina voters have two days left to vote early.
On the "South Carolina Lede," host Gavin Jackson profiles two candidates, Republican nominee Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews, as they make their cases to voters in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. southcarolinapublicradio.org…
Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, will be renamed Prisma Health Park under a 15-year naming rights agreement announced Wednesday.
The partnership will expand community health and wellness initiatives across the Midlands.
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President Trump returns to South Carolina for a Rock Hill rally supporting Sen. Darline Graham as polls show a competitive U.S. Senate race. More than 753,000 South Carolinians have already voted early as of Wednesday.
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An employee was hospitalized with minor injuries after a fire at the Savannah River Site’s national lab near Aiken late Wednesday. Officials temporarily restricted incoming traffic and rail, river and air traffic in the area as emergency crews responded.
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The North Myrtle Beach Police Department has launched a new interactive tool to give residents greater access to information about local police activity.
Civic Informer also allows residents to file non-emergency police reports online.
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🗳️President Trump returns to South Carolina today as SCETV provides coverage on air and online.
🔥An employee suffers minor injuries in a fire at the Savannah River Site.
🗳️More than 600,000 South Carolinians cast early ballots, state data shows.
#ICYMI: On the "South Carolina Lede," host Gavin Jackson recaps Trump’s rally for Sen. Darline Graham, hears from voters across the state and looks at early voting with @scvotes Director Conway Belangia.bit.ly/47JRdL6
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in North Charleston.
Police say a SWAT officer shot a suspect during a stabbing and hostage situation Sunday. The investigation remains ongoing.
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A proposed hate crime ordinance in Kershaw County has stalled after a split vote by the County Council.
During a public comment period, residents expressed differing views on the proposed ordinance.
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SteelFab Inc. is investing $30 million in a new Richland County facility, creating 100 jobs.
The Columbia plant will mark the company's fifth South Carolina location, with operations expected to begin by the end of 2026.
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🗳️ A new Citadel poll gives Sen. Darline Graham a 4-point lead over Dr. Annie Andrews in the U.S. Senate race.
🏛️ Kershaw County’s proposed hate crime ordinance stalls Tuesday.
🕊️ Former South Carolina state representative and Spartanburg councilman Sterling Anderson dies.
Greenwood County Council Chairman Theo Lane resigned from his leadership role Monday following controversy over remarks about data center opponents.
Vice Chairman Dayne Pruitt will assume his position until January.
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President Donald Trump will return to South Carolina Thursday for a rally in Rock Hill on Oct. 29, his second visit to the state this month.
The event comes amid Republican Party divisions and early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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🏈@UofSC fined $500,000 after fans storm Williams-Brice Stadium field.
The Southeastern Conference fined the Gamecocks following their win over Tennessee last weekend. Under SEC policy, the fine will be paid directly to @Vol_Football.
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