SC Public Safety

Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to WildfiresMandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

News Summary Residents in Greenville and Pickens Counties are facing urgent evacuations as the South Carolina Forestry Commission responds to…

23 hours ago
Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of EmergencyMyrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

News Summary Residents of Myrtle Beach confront a dire situation as over 170 wildfires rage in the Carolinas, leading to…

2 days ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary As of March 6, 2025, wildfires are rampant in North and South Carolina, necessitating evacuations and a state…

2 days ago
Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in EffectCarolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

News Summary As wildfires continue to burn across North and South Carolina, officials have declared states of emergency and ordered…

6 days ago
Duke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SCDuke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SC

Duke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SC

News Summary The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant program to enhance disaster response efforts and support aging…

1 week ago
Table Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina CommunityTable Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina Community

Table Rock Fire Continues to Threaten South Carolina Community

News Summary The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, South Carolina, is spreading rapidly, burning over 2,293 acres. With firefighting…

1 week ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership ChallengesColumbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to…

1 week ago
South Carolina Timber Industry Faces Existential CrisisSouth Carolina Timber Industry Faces Existential Crisis

South Carolina Timber Industry Faces Existential Crisis

News Summary The timber industry in South Carolina is facing severe challenges with mill closures, particularly after the recent announcement…

1 week ago
Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near CarowindsVehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near Carowinds

Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near Carowinds

News Summary A significant vehicle fire erupted on southbound Interstate 77 in York County, South Carolina, around 1:30 p.m. on…

1 week ago
Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law RevisionsCharleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

News Summary Charleston, South Carolina faces a crisis as local lawmakers push to amend liquor liability laws amid soaring insurance…

1 week ago