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A tech company building a new data center in South Carolina just committed $1 million to local education programs, with quarterly donations planned for years to come. Three organizations focused on science education and workforce development are receiving the first major gifts.
A 10-month-old kangaroo named Roxy stole the show at a Minor League baseball game in South Carolina, wrapped in blankets and sporting a team bandanna. The adorable marsupial might just be the team's new good luck charm.
After a battery supplier halted construction last year, BMW's plan to build electric vehicles in South Carolina looked uncertain. Now the automaker has secured the batteries it needs to start production this year as planned.
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.
A young girl's quick thinking during a family beach trip helped rescue one of only 10 Kemp's ridley sea turtles spotted in North Carolina this year. Her call to volunteers saved the world's smallest and most endangered sea turtle species.
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%.
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 mother has defied medical odds by surviving glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, for 15 years. Her story offers hope to families facing similar diagnoses.
A small South Carolina school just pulled off one of the biggest wins in its history, defeating powerhouse Oklahoma State in the NCAA baseball tournament. USC Upstate had never won a single game in the NCAA tournament until Friday night.
A young girl's sharp eyes on a family vacation led to the rescue of a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the world's most endangered sea turtle species. Her quick action helped volunteers collect vital data and return the rare creature safely to the ocean.
BMW is deploying humanoid robots at its German factory after the machines helped build over 30,000 vehicles in South Carolina. The AI-powered workers make independent decisions and collaborate safely alongside human employees.
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.
Citizen scientists are helping researchers document rare fireflies like the Marsh Imp, filling crucial gaps in conservation data. The Firefly Atlas has already led to exciting discoveries across the Southeast, including species missing for a century.
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.
Humanoid robots at BMW's plants are now working full shifts alongside human employees, marking a major milestone in manufacturing. The German automaker reports real results: one robot helped build over 30,000 vehicles in just 10 months.
Hundreds gathered to honor Bradley Fisher, a small-town marshal who spent nearly three decades showing up for his community in every way possible. His legacy of service lives on in the countless lives he touched.