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Nearly 20 people were evaluated after a lightning strike hit the water near the beachside of the Lake Murray dam around 5 p.m., according to Lexington County officials. First responders assessed 20 individuals—8 adults and 12 children—and transported 12 to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. According to WCNC, Prisma Health says five patients, including two […]

JetBlue will end all flights to Miami starting September 3, citing low performance on the route. The airline, which currently offers limited daily service from Boston, says it will continue to fly to nearby Florida destinations such as Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. According to WCNC, customers with bookings to Miami after September 3 […]

As extreme heat grips the Carolinas, Duke Energy is urging residents to cut back on electricity use Monday between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to reduce stress on the power grid and avoid possible outages. The utility recommends raising thermostats, delaying use of large appliances, minimizing oven and stove use, and turning off unnecessary lights. […]

With heat index values expected to top 102°F through Thursday, Mecklenburg County officials are urging residents to take precautions against dangerous heat. According to WCNC, risks of heat cramps, exhaustion, and potentially life-threatening heatstroke are potential severe conditions during these times. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity, especially between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., […]

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Illinois in connection with a shooting that injured 11 people following a party boat cruise in South Carolina, authorities said. The shooting occurred Sunday night on a dock in Little River after a fight broke out during the three-hour cruise, according to the Horry County Police Department. Officials […]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz delivered a fiery keynote speech at the South Carolina Democratic Convention in Columbia, urging party members to take a stronger stand against Donald Trump. Now the Democratic vice presidential nominee for 2024, Walz is working to maintain the national momentum he gained after being tapped by Kamala Harris as her running […]

At least 11 people were hospitalized after a shooting Sunday night in Little River, a beach town in South Carolina, according to WCNC. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m., according to Horry County Police. The town is located about 20 miles northeast of Myrtle Beach. Police did not release the conditions of those injured but […]

A man has been arrested after allegedly spraying bodily fluid on shoppers inside a Walmart in Gaston County. Police say the incidents occurred three times this year at the store on Andrew Jackson Highway in Gastonia, with the most recent in mid-March. According to WBTV, one victim said the suspect followed her through the store […]

A former South Carolina police sergeant was arrested after allegedly using seized THC vapes as payment for home repairs. Mark Anthony Hayes Jr. was taken into custody on April 17, months after authorities say he misused evidence from a case. According to WBTV, Hayes confiscated 788 suspected THC vapes from a Darlington smoke shop on […]

Limestone University announced Wednesday it is facing a critical financial crisis that could force it to shut down or move fully online. The Board of Trustees said the school needs $6 million in support to continue in-person operations. Without it, the campus will close after the spring semester, and staff will be laid off. According […]

The IRS has extended the federal tax filing and payment deadline to May 1, 2025, for individuals and businesses in parts of the Southeast impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton. The extension applies to all of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, along with parts of Tennessee, and Virginia. Eligible taxpayers now have […]