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South Carolina energy system is 'adequately prepared' for extreme winter events, report says

By Bob Martin | Jan 11, 2022

The Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) released a report recently showing that South Carolina’s energy system and utilities are adequately prepared to prevent and respond to outages caused by major winter storms.

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South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force aims to expand shelter space, stop victims from going 'back in traffickers' hands'

By Bob Martin | Dec 20, 2021

The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force has announced that it has hopes to establish safer housing for human trafficking victims.

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Moving the supply chain: SC Ports notches monthly record for containers handled

By Bob Martin | Dec 12, 2021

South Carolina Ports is doing its part to break the nation's supply chain crunch, setting an all-time monthly record for containers handled in November.

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Overdose deaths increase 45.4% in South Carolina during past year

By Bob Martin | Dec 2, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control has released data that shows overdoses have increased between April 2020 and April 2021, with more than 100,000 deaths estimated over this time period across the country, with a particularly high rate in South Carolina.

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Skalski, Clemson defense stout against ranked Pittsburgh as Tigers fall short late

By Bob Martin | Oct 27, 2021

The Clemson football team traveled to Heinz Field in Pennsylvania to take on No. 23 Pittsburgh last weekend, and while the Tigers' defense played well, it couldn’t hold off the Panthers in a 27-17 loss.

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South Carolina gas prices continue to climb, increasing more than $1 per gallon since last year

By Bob Martin | Oct 19, 2021

Aligning with the rest of the country, South Carolina gas prices are on the rise and according to AAA, the cost is $1.07 increase from last year.