Civic Engagement SC

Elgin, South Carolina Shaken by 2.3 Magnitude EarthquakeElgin, South Carolina Shaken by 2.3 Magnitude Earthquake

Elgin, South Carolina Shaken by 2.3 Magnitude Earthquake

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Elgin, South Carolina experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake at 1:16 a.m., startling over 80…

7 hours ago
Columbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability InitiativesColumbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Initiatives

Columbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Initiatives

News Summary In April, Columbia, South Carolina, is championing sustainability as Duke Energy pledges $375,000 for environmental efforts. The funding…

10 hours ago
Carolina Forest Battles Expanding WildfireCarolina Forest Battles Expanding Wildfire

Carolina Forest Battles Expanding Wildfire

News Summary A wildfire in Carolina Forest has spread over 2,059 acres, although it is currently 90% contained. Eight wildfires…

1 day ago
Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance HikesCharleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

News Summary Charleston is grappling with rising liquor liability insurance costs that are impacting local businesses. Lawmakers are looking to…

4 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI LegislationColumbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

News Summary The South Carolina General Assembly has passed two contentious bills aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…

6 days 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…

6 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability LawsColumbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

News Summary Columbia's local lawmakers are pushing for reforms to liquor liability laws that have led to skyrocketing insurance premiums,…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for ExecutionSouth Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

News Summary In South Carolina, inmate Mikal Mahdi has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for April 11. This…

4 weeks ago
Wildfires Cause Evacuations and Emergency in CarolinasWildfires Cause Evacuations and Emergency in Carolinas

Wildfires Cause Evacuations and Emergency in Carolinas

News Summary Multiple wildfires are currently spreading across North and South Carolina, prompting a state of emergency and evacuations in…

1 month ago
Wildfires Raging in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Raging in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Raging in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary Multiple wildfires are currently engulfing the Carolinas, including a significant fire near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Evacuations have…

1 month ago