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South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.
Two South Carolina high school teams closed out championship weekends with flawless records and emotional victories. One coach ended a 29-year career on top, while a team made program history with their first perfect season.
For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
For the first time in South Carolina history, a historically black college's flag is flying over the State House dome. South Carolina State University earned the honor after winning the HBCU national championship in a thrilling four-overtime victory.
South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.
Former basketball player Jermaine Johnson just won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina governor, bringing his experience from the court to the campaign trail. The state lawmaker beat out two opponents after months of grassroots campaigning in places that rarely see candidates.
A massive community effort in South Carolina stopped the state's largest measles outbreak in over two decades, delivering nearly 4,000 additional vaccines and protecting thousands of children. The outbreak is officially over, showing what's possible when neighbors step up to protect each other.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
The United States successfully removed 30 pounds of enriched uranium from a Venezuelan research reactor and transported it to South Carolina for safe processing. This major nuclear security operation, completed in months rather than years, marks a significant step forward in reducing nuclear proliferation risks.
South Carolina successfully stopped its largest measles outbreak in over three decades through rapid response and a surge in vaccinations. The victory shows communities can fight back when families come together to protect their kids.
Federal health experts are heading to South Carolina to help tackle a measles outbreak that's already affected nearly 1,000 people. The good news? Vaccination rates jumped 133% in the hardest-hit county last month.
Electric vehicle maker Scout Motors is opening applications for its first assembly line workers at its new South Carolina plant, with jobs paying up to $37.50 per hour. No factory experience required.
South Carolina defeated defending champion UConn 62-48, snapping a historic 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women's basketball national championship. The Gamecocks, who lost to UConn in last year's title game, get their chance at redemption.
South Carolina's largest measles outbreak in decades has officially ended after nearly 1,000 cases, and there's encouraging news: vaccination rates are climbing both locally and nationwide. Health officials say the outbreak may have reminded parents why vaccines matter.
When Heather Cooper found a brain-injured raccoon hit by a car, she didn't turn away. Instead, she built Snug Harbor Wildlife Rescue in Chapin, filling a crucial gap as South Carolina's growing population puts more wildlife at risk.
This August, anyone in South Carolina can spend just 15 minutes helping scientists track the bees and butterflies that keep our food systems thriving. Clemson Extension is recruiting volunteers for a region-wide pollinator census that turns curious community members into conservation heroes.
South Carolina just made it easier for anyone curious about electric vehicles to get real answers about costs, charging, and whether an EV fits their life. The new Drive Electric SC campaign puts all the info drivers need in one friendly place.
After 997 cases, South Carolina officially ended its worst measles outbreak in over 35 years thanks to massive community vaccination efforts. The real win: 82,000 people got vaccinated, with some areas seeing vaccination rates jump 94%.
South Carolina families will see a smaller electricity bill increase after environmental groups and Dominion Energy reached a settlement that cuts the rate hike nearly in half. The agreement also secures $6 million in direct relief and energy efficiency programs for customers.
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