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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across NC South Carolina Times publication area
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19-year-old roadside worker fighting for his life after reported DUI crash; driver granted bond
A Chesnee, South Carolina, woman is facing felony DUI charges after investigators said she hit a construction worker with her car. The young man is fighting for his life in the intensive care unit.A judge granted 54-year-old Stacy Robbins a...

Chantal made landfall in South Carolina; severe risk for Tuesday.
Chantal made landfall around 5 a.m. ET, over the eastern part of South Carolina, near Litchfield Beach, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and a minimal central pressure of 1002 mb. This is the first tropical system to make landfall in the US...

Insider ranks Dawn Staley's South Carolina as part of biggest transfer portal winners following MiLaysia Fulwiley exit, Ta'Niya Latson addition
Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks lost two players to the transfer portal — MiLaysia Fulwiley and Sakima Walker this offseason. But the Gamecocks are still considered one of the transfer portal's winners thanks to the addition of the nation's...
Storm Chantal Hits South Carolina
[Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:57:10 +0300] South Carolina – Saba: Tropical Storm Chantal has hit the eastern United States state of South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center. The center stated that the storm, with maximum sustained winds...

Continental Tire appoints Wyatt D. Hamilton Sr., as director of sales for U.S. RE Truck Tire
Fort Mill, SC — Continental Tire the Americas announces the appointment of Wyatt D. Hamilton, Sr. as the new Director of Sales for the Truck Tire Replacement division in the United States. In his new role, Wyatt will lead Continental’s strategic...

South Carolina lawmakers react as House approves Trump's sweeping economic package
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, speaks in the House chamber as House Democrats stand to applaud him, prior to the final vote for President Donald Trump’s signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, at the Capitol,...

Firefighters find alligator wandering in traffic in South Carolina
Odd News // 42 minutes ago Four bears break into Connecticut home to steal food July 7 (UPI) -- Wildlife officials in Connecticut said a mother bear and four cubs broke into a home, raided the pantry and left before police arrived.

South Carolina rookie deputy shot, killed in ambush
Associated Press LAMAR, S.C. — A deputy trying to arrest a suspect in a South Carolina home was ambushed, shot and killed early Tuesday while a second officer was wounded, authorities said. The suspect in the shooting was also shot and killed,...

This major South Carolina highway project needs your input
SCDOT will hold a meeting July 17 at the New Vision Centre in Orangeburg to discuss planned improvements to I-26. ORANGEBURG, S.C. — As South Carolina wraps up one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, traffic remains heavy on key routes...

South Carolina Sports Betting Sites in 2025 – Top SC Sportsbooks
I love sports betting and exploring new places, so this time, I set out on a solo trip to check out South Carolina sports betting sites. My goal? Relax on the beaches, play a little golf, and figure out the best ways to bet on sports in the...

University of South Carolina launching sports business program in Charlotte

Tropical Storm Chantal: Drivers pulled from submerged cars as heavy rain batters South Carolina
Drivers in South Carolina were seen being rescued from their submerged cars after Tropical Depression Chantal poured six inches of rain in some parts on Sunday, flooding many highways and requiring at least two water rescues in Moore County. High...

South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for July 3, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from July 3 drawing Midday: 5-1-4, FB: 5 Evening: 3-0-5, FB: 6...

Paul Finebaum drops bold prediction on South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers
The South Carolina Gamecocks are one of the rising programs in college football, and this is mostly down to their quarterback, LaNorris Sellers. Sellers had an impressive freshman season, helping the Gamecocks to a 9-4 record. On a recent edition...

South Carolina man accused of leading deputies on chase, possessing ‘weapon of mass destruction’
RICHMOND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A South Carolina man on Tuesday was taken into custody after he allegedly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said on Tuesday, July 1,...

South Carolina helped fuel an American revolution. Is that spirit alive today? We asked.
"Coming from a country like Bolivia, I've heard my parents talk about what it was like when the press was oppressed, when people were taken off the street and silenced," she said. But she acknowledges the fear that has taken hold among immigrants...

'South Carolina Sideline' Podcast: Gamecocks introduce Ta'Niya Latson and Madina Okot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On the newest episode of our 'South Carolina Sideline' Podcast, meet Gamecock women's basketball transfers Ta'Niya Latson and Madina Okot for the first time! The Gamecocks introduced Latson and Okot to the local media this...

TD3 becomes Tropical Storm Chantal off South Carolina coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A tropical depression off the South Carolina coast was upgraded to Tropical Storm Chantal early Saturday morning. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, gusty wind, and rough surf to the area through Sunday...

Vote: Who is the Top Returning High School Linebacker in South Carolina in 2025?
Summer workouts and 7-on-7 scrimmages are well under way as teams prepare for the 2025 season. It’s still early but let’s see who you think is the top returning high school linebacker in South Carolina. Here are 15 for your consideration in this...