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New South Carolina law aims to cure young people’s social media addiction

According to the American Psychological Association, 41% of teens who use social media rate their mental health as low, and 10% of the heaviest users showed suicidal intent or self-harm, the association said.
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The Collective PAC Announces Endorsement of Johnson for Governor

The Collective PAC are thrilled to announce their endorsement of Democratic candidate for Governor of South Carolina, Dr. Jermaine Johnson. They were pleased to see the dedication to service Dr. Johnson has shown his community thus far and looks forward to working with him to champion the bold, progressive policies nee
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157 people arrested following large drug bust in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — A three-month, multi-agency law enforcement operation across the Charlotte region resulted in 157 arrests, the seizure of nearly 560 pounds of drugs and the recovery of 110 firearms, officials announced Monday. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina, the init
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The possibility of another Buc-ee’s opening in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA — South Carolina already has two Buc-ee’s locations, with stores operating in Florence and near the Georgia state line in the Lowcountry. However, as the Texas-based travel center chain continues expanding across the United States, the possibility of additional South Carolina locations remains a realisti
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Port of Charleston to increase automotive cargo capacity

The South Carolina Ports Authority plans to expand its roll-on/roll-off cargo operations to support the state’s growing automotive industry, according to a May 15 press release. The Port of Charleston aims to enhance its rail infrastructure site and vessel parking areas at its North Charleston Terminal, Laura Clifton,
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Driver charged with felony DUI after SUV strikes pedestrian, sends them over Gervais Street...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say a driver has been charged with a felony after a crash that sent a pedestrian over a bridge railing on Sunday evening. The Columbia Police Department said the crash happened around 7:45 p.m. on the Gervais Street Bridge. Police said emergency responders found the injured pedestrian benea
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High temps, storms move into SC June 1. But cool air is right behind

South Carolina will experience a warm-up with temperatures climbing into the low 80s. Rising heat and humidity will bring a 30-40% chance of afternoon storms. Cooler, drier conditions are expected after, with highs dropping to around 72 degrees. The forecast shows a return to sunny skies and warmer temperatures toward.
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Gas prices fall across South Carolina, but remain elevated

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Gas prices across South Carolina dropped over the past week, offering some relief to drivers after months of higher costs. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of more than 3,000 stations statewide, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell 18.9 cents to $3.85 as of Monday. Whil
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Cobb shares his favorite worm ‘tricks’

Any lake, any day, Brandon Cobb’s a serious contender, largely because the South Carolina pro always has a few tricks up his sleeve. Or, at least in his tacklebox. Fact is, Cobb’s a diehard fan of the Zoom Trick worm, a fixture in the bass fishing arena with a relatively simple form belying its broad diversity. Measuri
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After opening in Greenville, new coffee shop looks to Five Points

There’s no shortage of places to get a caffeine fix around Columbia, whether you’re looking for coffee, chai or matcha. From new arrivals like Godspeed and Methodical to old favorites like Drip, it seems every corner of Columbia can deliver. Now, Yemeni and Arabic coffee shop Qahwah Palace...

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