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The long-awaited Taylor Family Park is designed to honor generations of fishermen and shrimpers while expanding recreational options on the island.
A new Hilton Head park celebrating Gullah history starts construction soon. Here’s what to know
The long-awaited Taylor Family Park is designed to honor generations of fishermen and shrimpers while expanding recreational options on the island.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The long-awaited Taylor Family Park is designed to honor generations of fishermen and shrimpers while expanding recreational options on the island.
Harris Teeter is expanding across the Palmetto State, bringing new jobs and first-time store locations to three SC communities.
SC to get 3 new Harris Teeter supermarkets. Here’s where
Harris Teeter is expanding across the Palmetto State, bringing new jobs and first-time store locations to three SC communities.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Harris Teeter is expanding across the Palmetto State, bringing new jobs and first-time store locations to three SC communities.
More than a million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled in South Carolina and 30 other states.
Shredded cheese recalled in SC for possibly having metal fragments. See if you bought any
More than a million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled in South Carolina and 30 other states.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
More than a million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled in South Carolina and 30 other states.
Spartanburg, where the measles outbreak is concentrated, has among the lowest rates of student vaccination in South Carolina
Measles spreads in SC schools. What areas have the lowest vaccination rate?
Spartanburg, where the measles outbreak is concentrated, has among the lowest rates of student vaccination in South Carolina
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December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Spartanburg, where the measles outbreak is concentrated, has among the lowest rates of student vaccination in South Carolina
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin are among the co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit against NASCAR that could upend the sport’s business model.
Michael Jordan vs. NASCAR: What it feels like inside the Charlotte courtroom
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin are among the co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit against NASCAR that could upend the sport’s business model.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin are among the co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit against NASCAR that could upend the sport’s business model.
Two big offenses and season’s highest betting over/under on points awaits as hot Dallas Cowboys visit Detroit Lions to kick off NFL Week 14. Our pick
NFL Thursday: Cowboys-Lions kicks off Week 14 with playoffs at stake. Our pick
Two big offenses and season’s highest betting over/under on points awaits as hot Dallas Cowboys visit Detroit Lions to kick off NFL Week 14. Our pick
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December 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Two big offenses and season’s highest betting over/under on points awaits as hot Dallas Cowboys visit Detroit Lions to kick off NFL Week 14. Our pick
The Chiefs may not have as many victories as they’d like this season, but their games are getting gigantic ratings.
Chiefs’ Thanksgiving game sets NFL record as KC continues to dominate TV ratings
The Chiefs may not have as many victories as they’d like this season, but their games are getting gigantic ratings.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The Chiefs may not have as many victories as they’d like this season, but their games are getting gigantic ratings.
“Getting vaccinated against this disease is the best way to prevent severe illness and death,” a Department of Public Health official said.
First flu death of the season reported in South Carolina, health officials say
“Getting vaccinated against this disease is the best way to prevent severe illness and death,” a Department of Public Health official said.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“Getting vaccinated against this disease is the best way to prevent severe illness and death,” a Department of Public Health official said.
The Holiday Downtime Report 2025: Key trends, costs, and lessons from past year’s biggest IT outages
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The Holiday Downtime Report 2025: Key trends, costs, and lessons from past year’s biggest IT outages
The Tigers roared back from a 19-point first-half deficit but couldn’t close on a signature win in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
So close: Clemson men’s basketball drops tight game at No. 12 Alabama
The Tigers roared back from a 19-point first-half deficit but couldn’t close on a signature win in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The Tigers roared back from a 19-point first-half deficit but couldn’t close on a signature win in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
The pair, who are currently starring on 'The Amazing Race: European Adventure,' announced the exciting news via Instagram.
‘Big Brother' and ‘Amazing Race' Stars Get Married in Surprise Ceremony
The pair, who are currently starring on 'The Amazing Race: European Adventure,' announced the exciting news via Instagram.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The pair, who are currently starring on 'The Amazing Race: European Adventure,' announced the exciting news via Instagram.
The Tigers have a big decision to make with senior Cade Klubnik on his way out.
Will Clemson pursue a transfer portal quarterback in 2026? What Dabo says
The Tigers have a big decision to make with senior Cade Klubnik on his way out.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Tigers have a big decision to make with senior Cade Klubnik on his way out.
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One of Amazon's Best Sci-fi Series Is Streaming for Free
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December 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Massive cheese recall affects major grocers including Walmart, Target, Publix
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Massive cheese recall affects major grocers including Walmart, Target, Publix
The Gamecocks will have nine healthy players available.
Why South Carolina WBB freshman won’t travel with Gamecocks for Louisville game
The Gamecocks will have nine healthy players available.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The Gamecocks will have nine healthy players available.
Top prospects, who’s joining the Tigers for bowl practice and other storylines.
Football signing day: What to know about Clemson’s latest freshman class
Top prospects, who’s joining the Tigers for bowl practice and other storylines.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Top prospects, who’s joining the Tigers for bowl practice and other storylines.
A 33-year-old prisoner died the day after a 37-year-old inmate at the same correctional institution was attacked and killed, officials said.
For second day in a row an inmate is killed at infamous South Carolina prison
A 33-year-old prisoner died the day after a 37-year-old inmate at the same correctional institution was attacked and killed, officials said.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A 33-year-old prisoner died the day after a 37-year-old inmate at the same correctional institution was attacked and killed, officials said.
His plea agreement included a clause requiring him to surrender his “sea turtle head mount.”
Beaufort man pleads guilty to illegally purchasing green sea turtle head
His plea agreement included a clause requiring him to surrender his “sea turtle head mount.”
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December 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
His plea agreement included a clause requiring him to surrender his “sea turtle head mount.”
Four-star commitment Landon Duckworth still hasn’t signed.
Is South Carolina signing a quarterback? What Shane Beamer says
Four-star commitment Landon Duckworth still hasn’t signed.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Four-star commitment Landon Duckworth still hasn’t signed.
Could he take any current Clemson staffers with him?
Clemson football analyst accepts head coaching job at FCS program
Could he take any current Clemson staffers with him?
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December 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Could he take any current Clemson staffers with him?
Beaufort County deputies stopped the stolen ambulance with a spike strip.
Ambulance stolen from Hilton Head emergency room quickly retrieved by police
Beaufort County deputies stopped the stolen ambulance with a spike strip.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Beaufort County deputies stopped the stolen ambulance with a spike strip.
McMaster said he is working with House Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander to have legislation filed for next year’s session.
Gov. McMaster tells SC agencies to stop using minority quotas to award contracts
McMaster said he is working with House Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander to have legislation filed for next year’s session.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
McMaster said he is working with House Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander to have legislation filed for next year’s session.
Officials plan to install the devices in all six high schools in the Beaufort County School District.
‘Weapons detection systems’ to be installed at Beaufort schools this week
Officials plan to install the devices in all six high schools in the Beaufort County School District.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Officials plan to install the devices in all six high schools in the Beaufort County School District.
The 27-year-old man was charged with 15 additional counts following the discovery, police said.
Man already in SC jail faces new charges for what police found on his phone
The 27-year-old man was charged with 15 additional counts following the discovery, police said.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The 27-year-old man was charged with 15 additional counts following the discovery, police said.
Kaden Gebhardt won’t be joining the Tigers after all.
Signing day flip: Clemson safety recruit commits to Big Ten school
Kaden Gebhardt won’t be joining the Tigers after all.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Kaden Gebhardt won’t be joining the Tigers after all.