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Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

15 hours ago
Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in EffectCarolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

News Summary As wildfires continue to burn across North and South Carolina, officials have declared states of emergency and ordered…

5 days ago
Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

5 days ago
Table Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina CommunityTable Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina Community

Table Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina Community

News Summary The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, South Carolina, is spreading rapidly, burning over 2,293 acres. With firefighting…

7 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership ChallengesColumbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to…

7 days ago
Titan Farms Faces Wage Violation Scrutiny in South CarolinaTitan Farms Faces Wage Violation Scrutiny in South Carolina

Titan Farms Faces Wage Violation Scrutiny in South Carolina

News Summary Titan Farms, the largest peach grower on the East Coast, is under investigation for unlawful wage deductions affecting…

1 week ago
Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude EarthquakeColumbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

Columbia Experiences 1.5 Magnitude Earthquake

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina was shaken awake on Wednesday morning by a 1.5 magnitude earthquake that struck at 5:09…

1 week ago
New Local Channel Spectrum News South Carolina LaunchesNew Local Channel Spectrum News South Carolina Launches

New Local Channel Spectrum News South Carolina Launches

News Summary Spectrum News South Carolina will launch on October 17, 2024, providing local news coverage across the state. The…

1 week ago
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens CountiesMandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

News Summary Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Greenville and Pickens Counties, SC, due to rapidly spreading wildfires. The Table…

2 weeks ago
Historic Execution in Columbia, South CarolinaHistoric Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

Historic Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed a significant event on March 7, 2025, as Brad Sigmon was executed by firing…

4 weeks ago