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A popular burger chain has closed a Columbia location. What to know

A popular burger chain has closed a Columbia location. What to know

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a national chain specializing in steakburgers and creamy frozen custard, has permanently closed its Irmo, South Carolina, location at ...

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Lowcountry schools are on alert as the SC measles outbreak grows

Lowcountry schools are on alert as the SC measles outbreak grows

South Carolina faces the nation’s worst measles outbreak, with the Department of Public Health confirming 646 cases, mostly tied to Upstate schools with low ...

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New industrial warehouse indicates expanding logistics industry in the Lowcountry

New industrial warehouse indicates expanding logistics industry in the Lowcountry

Dorchester County is advancing a major 600,000-square-foot warehouse project in Summerville, operated by Harbor Logistics, expected to create around 50 direct jobs and stimulate ...

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Man charged with breaking into a home and attacking a woman, according to North Charleston Police

Man charged with breaking into a home and attacking a woman, according to North Charleston Police

Marquel Daquan Irving, a 27-year-old from Orangeburg County, faces serious charges stemming from a home invasion and assault in North Charleston on December 29. ...

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The sheriff's office is identifying the vehicles involved in the shooting.

The sheriff’s office is identifying the vehicles involved in the shooting.

Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting into a home on Vista Trail around 1 a.m. on January 17, 2026, where two ...

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Advice for staying warm and safe as a possible winter storm threatens the Carolinas

Advice for staying warm and safe as a possible winter storm threatens the Carolinas

A major winter storm threatens the Carolinas this weekend, so following WPDE’s safety tips can help protect your home and family. Preparation now reduces ...

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Jamie Ertle's First Alert WX Prediction for January 21, 2026

Jamie Ertle’s First Alert WX Prediction for January 21, 2026

This forecast covers the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry areas around Savannah, GA, with a mix of warming, rain, and cold snaps ahead. High pressure ...

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A man was detained for threatening to "shoot up" airports in South Carolina.

A man was detained for threatening to “shoot up” airports in South Carolina.

Ahmad Z’yiem Guilford, a 21-year-old from Georgetown, S.C., faces federal charges for making violent threats to aviation businesses at airports in Charleston, Georgetown, and ...

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SC Ports anticipates better days ahead after a lackluster first half.

SC Ports anticipates better days ahead after a lackluster first half.

Optimism for 2026 Port officials, including Chief Commercial Officer Byron Miller and CEO Micah Mallace, expect short-term softness but highlight late-2025 wins: Factor Challenge ...

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During the national "Walk for Peace," SC doctors assist monks.

During the national “Walk for Peace,” SC doctors assist monks.

Doctors Involved Community Impact and Reflections Doctors described a “sense of calm and peace” upon the monks’ arrival, highlighting medicine’s humanity and long-built relationships. ...

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