Memorial Day Forecast for North Carolina

Shower Risks for Sunday & Monday in North Carolina A reinforcing cold front will move across NC this afternoon and evening. It will be followed by cooler high pressure that will build from central Canada to the southern Middle Atlantic into the weekend …

Heads Carolina, Tails California—Rebuilding Needs to be Based on Data, Not Just Local Concerns

Countless communities ask themselves this question: After facing devastating flooding, fires, and wind, should they rebuild?  If they do, can anything withstand a future natural disaster? Engineers, designers, policymakers, and citizens grapple with the …

Last year’s destructive hurricanes ravaged the South. Forecasters warn this season could be just as active

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South Carolina death row inmate seeks to volunteer to die after friends executed

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Jeffrey Collins Published May 21, 2025  •  4 minute read This Sept. 17, 2021 photo provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows death row inmate James D. Robertson. …

South Carolina State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the world

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The 10th nuclear reactor simulator in the entire world is now housed in the Palmetto State. “This is an exciting moment for SC State,” President Alexander Conyers said. “The NuScale Energy Exploration Center gives our …

South Carolina Stingrays unveil 2025-26 season schedule with exciting matchups

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Stingrays, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, have released their 2025-26 regular season schedule. The Stingrays will kick off their 33rd season with a …

Stutts named finalist for North Carolina high school softball player of the year

LAURINBURG —Scotland senior and Memphis commit Avery Stutts has been named one of 15 finalists for the 2025 player of the year award in North Carolina high school softball. Voting has been open since Tuesday and will remain open until Sunday, June 8 at 11: …

Carolina Handling named a 2024 Modula Top Performer

Carolina Handling has been named a top performer by Modula Inc., a leading manufacturer of vertical lift modules and automated storage solutions, scoring a second-place finish in overall sales of Modula units during 2024. Additionally, the Charlotte, NC- …

Dawn Staley shows true colors with verdict on South Carolina statue's importance

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley admitted that having a statue was “unimaginable” when she started her basketball career. Staley is one of the most revered coaches in women’s basketball. She has won three national championships with the Gamecocks …

South Carolina Rep. witnesses ‘Take it Down’ act signed into law after losing son