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Gas prices rise 9 cents in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) – Average gasoline prices in South Carolina have risen 9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.96 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy. Prices in the state are 6.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and are $1.22 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average […]
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Iconic grocery store chain shuts down South Carolina location after 54 years

A South Carolina Piggly Wiggly that served downtown Myrtle Beach for 54 years announced October 11 as its final day. Its departure comes as grocery retailers are reassessing individual locations,…
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South Carolina shoots up ESPN FPI rankings following ranked win

After two runaway wins over overmatched opponents pushed South Carolina to the brink of the AP top 25, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) vaulted the Gamecocks up to the top 15. Things then took a negative turn, as Shane Beamer’s team lost three games in a row against SEC opponents Mississippi State, Alabama, and Kentucky. However, South Carolina won big on the road over a ranked Florida team on Saturday. Because of that, the Gamecocks shot up the updated ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) rankings.
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Secret agreement effectively ends Jasper Ocean Terminal plans

A decades-long and politically charged plan to bring South Carolina and Georgia together to build a container ship terminal in Jasper County appears to be dead in the water. Port leaders in both states agreed to “stand down” all work related to the Jasper Ocean Terminal planned for the South Carolina side of the Savannah River, according to a previously unreleased agreement between the ports authorities for the neighboring states.
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SC, GA victims speak out following arrest in alleged travel agent scam

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - Have you ever fallen victim to a scam?. They are becoming more prevalent nationwide and can sometimes lead to the loss of a lot of money. In one South Carolina family’s case, they used a trusted travel agent to plan a trip to Disney World, but the trip to the happiest place on earth turned into several interviews with law enforcement.
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South Carolina-Georgia Tornado Update: 5 Confirmed, Winds 110 MPH

Tornadoes struck Allendale County, SC, and parts of southeast Georgia, with winds up to 110 mph.
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New food to make appearance at 2026 SC State Fair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The fair is returning to the Midlands this month, and along with the return is new food items. This year the fair is also having affordable food options. New to the fair this year is Tanghulu which is a sugar-coated fruit, pickle barrel sirloin tips, hot...
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A Couple in Their 80s and 90s Sued Scout Over Blasting at Its $2...

William Shives is 92 and his wife, Barbara, is 84. For more than 40 years they lived on 24 acres along Blythewood Road in Richland County, S.C., next to land that is now the 1,100-acre site of Scout Motors' $2 billion assembly plant. On Aug. 7 they sued Scout and Richland County, saying the plant's construction drove them out of the house. On Oct. 2, Scout answered that if anyone damaged their property, it was the contractors.
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Gov. McMaster says federal government will take up more relief costs from Helene

McMaster says President Trump approved the state's request for FEMA to increase the federal cost share from 75% to 90%. Emergency management officials say the funding shift comes as some areas are still reeling from the 2024 storm. "South Carolina has worked tirelessly to recover and rebuild following the devastation...
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Anderson County moves to halt Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Anderson County Council is considering an ordinance to prohibit the use of county funds and resources from being used for Flock Safety cameras and related technology. Anderson County Council unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance to pause funding for the county's Flock camera program. The measure would halt additional expenditures or expansion efforts until further review is completed. Council members discussed public safety benefits, privacy concerns and budget impacts at a recent

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