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Prosecutors say Republican South Carolina lawmaker used ‘joebidennnn69' to send child sex material
Crime · Columbia

Prosecutors say Republican South Carolina lawmaker used ‘joebidennnn69' to send child sex material

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10 Years After Charleston Church Massacre, Faith Leaders Lament that the Country Hasn't Changed
Mark Kelly · Charleston

10 Years After Charleston Church Massacre, Faith Leaders Lament that the Country Hasn't Changed

44% Left coverage: 48 sources
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — People of faith gathered again at Mother Emanuel AME on Tuesday just like they did 10 years ago, searching for God’s truth and His love in the church fellowship hall. On that horrible night in 2015, nine Black church members were gunned down by a white man who hated them just for the color of their skin. He sat with them through their Bible study, then as they closed their eyes and bowed their heads, he started firing. As…See the Story
Video Shows Shark Swimming Close to Shore on Hilton Head Island
Sharks · Hilton Head Island

Video Shows Shark Swimming Close to Shore on Hilton Head Island

88% Center coverage: 32 sources
The video was captured around the same time that a beachgoer was bitten by a shark on Hilton Head and had to be airlifted.See the Story

Vital North Carolina Rail Service Is Back on Track After $5.5M Post-Helene Repairs

55% Center coverage: 11 sources
By Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story     HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Blue Ridge Southern Railway has been a vital supply line to industries west of Asheville, but Hurricane Helene significantly damaged the train tracks used to carry freight to Haywood County and beyond. Now, repairs have been made, which is helping businesses get back on track. The Blue Ridge Southern Railway carries freight from Asheville all the wa…Hurricanes · North CarolinaSee the Story

On This Day, June 17: Charleston, S.C., Church Shooting Leaves 9 Dead

75% Center coverage: 8 sources
On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., in a mass shooting.Charleston, South Carolina · CharlestonSee the Story

Man Ran over, Killed Wife During Fight on Way Home From Casino, MI Officials Say

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Udo Haan, 65, had been allowed to live in an apartment near the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care in St. Thomas, Ont., but was arrested in April for allegedly harassing a woman in his building. Now, the Ontario Review Board has said a move to keep him at the hospital was 'warranted, necessary and appropriate.'Kitchener, Ontario · KitchenerSee the Story

Beaufort’s Mayor Billy recalls ‘best job I ever had.’ What does he say to current leaders?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Beaufort’s beloved ‘Mayor Billy,’ Billy Keyserling, reflects on political divides and receives the Order of the Palmetto for decades of public serviceBeaufort, South Carolina · BeaufortRead Article

UPDATE: Over 1K Join ‘No Kings’ Protests in Beaufort County, Police Arrest 3

50% Center coverage: 4 sources
Gallery • 13 Photos Photo by Sebastian Rosas Comunity members hold up homemade signs at the "NO KINGS" protest held on June 14. The South County community joined the nationwide “NO KINGS” movement with a protest held at the intersection of S. Lindbergh Blvd. and Baptist Church Road on June 14. The protest was in response to “increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies” per the movement’s website.Donald TrumpSee the Story

NBA icon celebrates 50th birthday wearing Norfolk State jersey

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
On June 7, 2025, NBA legend Allen “The Answer” Iverson celebrated his 50th birthday in fitting style—sporting a Michael Vick No. 7 jersey at a lavish after?party that doubled as a testament to sports, music, and HBCU culture colliding under one roof. The festivities were nothing short of remarkable. Hip Hop turned up when Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie delivered a high?energy set, igniting the crowd. Among the VIPs were boxing champion Terence Cr…NBA · NorfolkSee the Story

Cynthia Graham Hurd Foundation honors her legacy a decade after the Mother Emanuel tragedy

71% Center coverage: 7 sources
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) June 17th, 2025, will mark 10 years since the racially motivated shooting at Mother Emanuel in downtown Charleston, that took 9 people's lives. Thursday night, an event was held by a foundation dedicated to one of the victims, Cynthia Graham Hurd, who died that day. "Do the work keep the faith," said Cynthia's brother, Malcolm Graham, when asked what her message would be today. Thursday's national town hall meeting was ca…Mark Kelly · CharlestonSee the Story

MUSC Expands Free Summer Meal Program for Kids in South Carolina

100% Center coverage: 2 sources
MUSC Health University Medical Center is expanding a program that lets kids eat free healthy meals this summer in South Carolina.South Carolina · South CarolinaSee the Story

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