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Drought conditions across South Carolina are rapidly expanding, with more than 97% of the state now officially in a drought. Little to no rainfall is expected during the coming weeks.
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The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported one new case of measles that was a result of international travel. The state's outbreak is still set to end April 26.
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As the state's largest food bank, Harvest Hope provides more than 25 million meals on average across the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate.
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Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They'll post news, important schedules, photos/videos and behind-the-scenes interviews with policymakers.
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The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a State Forester's Burn Ban, restricting the burning of yard debris, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.
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Xavier Washington, 20, is accused of injuring himself and two officers on April 13 in downtown Greenville. Investigators now say Washington has an active and extensive criminal record with a history of assault on officers.
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The South Carolina Senate has approved a proposal to protect nearly every historic statue, monument, and building name from changes or removal. The bill unanimously approved by Republicans and opposed by Democrats also bans QR codes that could provide modern perspectives on historical figures, including those from the Confederacy.
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The South Carolina Emergency Management Division hosted a statewide logistics workshop to streamline how resources reach communities during a crisis.
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Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They'll post news, important schedules, photos/videos and behind-the-scenes interviews with policymakers.
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A heat dome over the Southeast is pushing temperatures into the 80s and 90s across the Palmetto State.
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The HBCU Policy Academy for Student and Campus Wellness aims to advance student wellbeing, mental health and crisis response across HBCU campuses.
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According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the fire is 60% contained as of Wednesday but has burned through nearly 2,000 acres.