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Energy Department cancels $7.5 billion for hundreds of energy projects, mostly in blue states
WASHINGTON — The Energy Department said Wednesday night that it would cancel more than $7.5 billion in Biden-era awards for hundreds of energy projects, with the vast majority located in states led by Democrats. The move underscored how the Trump...

“High-energy celebration” — Famously Hot SC Pride returning for its 35th year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Famously Hot SC Pride is set to return October 3rd and 4th! Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Pride Movement is set to host its signature event, the Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Parade and Festival, October 3–4 on Main...

South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor, Clemson’s TJ Moore star in ad for The Dairy Alliance alongside their moms
The Dairy Alliance continues to add to its NIL roster. South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor and Clemson wide receiver TJ Moore starred in the latest ad – and their moms also participated. Harbor and Moore are part of the Milk’s Got Game...

South Carolina sprinter ‘not satisfied’ after gold-medal sweep at World Championships
Above video: Your Thursday headlinesJust over 13 months ago, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was claiming a bronze medal after finishing third in the women’s 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics. Despite not claiming the sought after title of “Fastest Woman...
Isuzu holds groundbreaking ceremony for new production facility in South Carolina
Aiming to further strengthen production in North America, with operations set to begin in 2027 Isuzu North America Corporation (headquartered in in Anaheim, California, USA; Chairman and CEO: Noboru Murakami; hereinafter “INAC”), the local...

Isuzu breaks ground on 1M square foot truck plant in South Carolina
Isuzu North America in February picked Greenville County, South Carolina, as its home for U.S. production—a $280 million investment that will create more than 700 new jobs. The company on Wednesday hosted local officials and global dignitaries for...

South Carolina sheriff's detective killed in suspected DUI crash; driver arrested
South Carolina sheriff's detective killed in suspected DUI crash; driver arrested A man has been arrested after an off-duty South Carolina sheriff's detective was killed in a suspected DUI crash on Wednesday. ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A...

Economic impacts of government shutdown in Georgia, South Carolina detailed in new reports
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Council of Economic Advisors has provided an analysis of the economic impacts of the government shutdown in Georgia and South Carolina. In an email from the White House Council of Economic Advisors (CEA), the...

Century Complete to Open Two New Communities in Spartanburg, South Carolina
(Photo Courtesy of Century Communities, Inc.) Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) — a national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies and World's Most Trustworthy Companies by...

Invasive insect threatens South Carolina okra crops
A devastating outbreak of the two-spotted leafhopper is plowing through okra farms across eastern counties of South Carolina, resulting in yellowing leaves, reduced yields and, in some cases, complete crop loss. The small, slender, pale green...

Earthquake reported in South Carolina
Earthquake reported in South Carolina The United States Geological Survey confirms an earthquake occurred on Wednesday night in South Carolina. ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A TEENAGER RESCUED AND A SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY-- WHAT WE'RE LEARNING...

Sheriff: Suspect in South Carolina stabbing killed following chase, shootout with deputies
Sheriff: Suspect in South Carolina stabbing killed following chase, shootout with deputies “The suspect attempted to kill someone this afternoon and then attempted to kill one of our deputies," the sheriff said. "I am grateful he failed in both...

Cold Case Conviction: South Carolina man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, kidnapping
Cold Case Conviction: South Carolina man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, kidnapping The case remained unsolved for nearly two decades until advancements in DNA technology identified the suspect. ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A TEENAGER...

Donatos Continues East Coast Expansion, Eyeing North and South Carolina
Ohio-Based Pizza Franchise Announces Development Plans Across the Carolinas, Targeting New Franchise Partners and 50+ Locations October 02, 2025 // Franchising.com // COLUMBUS, OH - Donatos Pizza, the premium pizza franchise famous for its...

USDA allocates nearly $570 million to cover agricultural losses in Georgia and South Carolina
Just a day before a lack of bipartisan consensus triggered a government shutdown, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced two aid packages aimed to support recovery efforts in the states of Georgia and South Carolina after...

Isuzu breaks ground on US$280m South Carolina truck plant
Isuzu Motors has broken ground on its first wholly-owned US manufacturing plant, a US$280m facility in Piedmont, South Carolina, aimed at insulating the truckmaker from rising American tariffs on imported commercial vehicles. Chairman Masanori...

Trump To Cancel Biden-Era Green Energy Grants, but Only for Blue States
This week, amid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump and his administration are trying to capitalize on the situation. "Trump has made clear he's looking to use this opportunity to make more permanent cuts to the federal work force and...

Takes Emergency Action to Protect Texas Agriculture from Invasive Leafhopper Pest
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has enacted an emergency quarantine to stop the spread of the invasive two-spotted cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid. Image: Public...

Upstate South Carolina continues to be ‘magnet’ for advanced manufacturing, logistics users
As a manufacturer’s expansion fills a nearly 500,000 square foot space at an industrial park in the Upstate, the region’s industrial market remains one of the hottest in the nation. JLL, a global commercial real estate and investment management...

US utility Duke Energy files Carolinas Resource Plan, including 5.6GWh of energy storage
With the goal of keeping future costs down for customers, ensuring reliability, and supporting growth, the company has adjusted its recommended energy mix accordingly. The 2023 Carolinas Resource Plan called for 2,700MW of battery storage through...