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South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as raging wildfires prompt mass evacuations
A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov.NBC News - 22h -
South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency
Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.NBC News - 23h -
Wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, thousands evacuate
Dozens of wildfires erupted in North and South Carolina, putting entire communities under siege and forcing thousands to flee. The fires have been fueled by a perfect storm of windy and dry ...NBC News - 4h -
Wildfires Break Out in North and South Carolina, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.The New York Times - 57m -
Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations
Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Fire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and ...The Guardian - 17h -
Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
Firefighters were battling multiple wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, authorities said.ABC News - 18h -
Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations
Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations Saturday.CBS News - 1d -
Wildfires erupt across the Carolinas forcing some to evacuate
A state of emergency was issued Sunday after officials say they responded to more than 175 wildfires across the Carolinas over the weekend. In some cases, residents were forced to evacuate. ...CBS News - 2h -
Evacuations in the Carolinas after multiple wildfires spark
Dozens of wildfires are raging across North and South Carolina, the biggest burning near the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.CBS News - 2h -
Rage in Greece as second anniversary of train disaster prompts mass protests
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate amid outpouring of anger over state’s handling of Tempe tragedy. Two years to the day since 57 people died and dozens were injured in Greece’s worst train crash ...The Guardian - 2d -
What to know about the wildfires in North and South Carolina
Fire crews in North and South Carolina are working to contain the wildfires that are burning across different parts of the two states. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has a report from ...CBS News - 1h -
Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires
Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.The Hill - 1h -
Wildfires break out in the Carolinas
A series of wildfires have broken out in both North and South Carolina, prompting evacuation orders and a state of emergency. Dave Malkoff reports.CBS News - 16h -
Women’s college basketball national title odds: UConn emerges as favorite after blowout win at South Carolina
Recording a much-needed signature win a month before the NCAA Tournament, the UConn Huskies (+250) are the new national championship favorite in women’s college basketball after their convincing ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
Incident prompts evacuation at Dallas cheerleading competition
The Dallas Police Department said on Saturday that an incident at a national cheerleading competition prompted a mass evacuation, but confirmed there was no active shooter threat. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 1d -
Taylor has 23 points and South Carolina State takes down Delaware State 94-88 in OT
Led by Mitchel Taylor's 23 points, the South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the Delaware State Hornets 94-88 in overtimeABC News - Feb. 22 -
South Carolina State hosts Norfolk State following Croskey's 20-point game
Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 10-1 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is ...ABC News - 2d -
South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad
Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
South Carolina jumps into the 2025 class rankings
The commitment from Agot Makeer gives previously unranked South Carolina the fifth-best recruiting class for the 2025-26 season.ESPN - 2d -
Brazilian city in Amazon declares emergency after huge sinkholes appear
In Buriticupu, about 1,200 people risk losing their homes, and residents have seen the problem escalate in 30 years. Authorities in a city in the Brazilian Amazon have declared a state of ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Delta flight declares emergency due to ‘smoky odor’ on flight deck
A Delta Air Lines flight declared an emergency on board after there was a “smoky odor” detected on the flight deck. It was the second incident Monday for the airline. Flight 1882 was headed from ...The Hill - 6d -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad
The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
South Carolina Republican wants to put Trump on new $250 bill
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) says he is preparing legislation to feature President Trump on a new $250 bill. “Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Graving and ...The Hill - 4d -
How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.CBS News - 1d -
South Africa’s central bank governor sounds alarm on ‘rightwing populism’
Lesetja Kganyago warns institutions are increasingly a target as the principle of independence comes under attackFinancial Times - 1d -
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Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive
South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United NationsABC News - 6d -
Arizona's Democratic governor starts state partnership with the Trump administration on immigration
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order Tuesday directing state and local law enforcement agencies to partner with Customs and Border Protection to prevent border crimes such as drug and ...NBC News - 5d -
Virginia state senator known as ‘Trump in heels’ launches bid for governor
Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase (R ) announced late Wednesday that she is running for governor, becoming the latest Republican to launch a primary challenge against front-runner Lt. Gov. Winsome ...The Hill - 4d -
South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain. A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad, and if ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Oil trail from crash site leads South Carolina deputies to killer's home
When South Carolina authorities found a fatally injured man near his dented BMW in May 2023, they suspected a hit-and-run crash. But an oil trail led them to a different conclusion. "48 Hours" ...CBS News - 3d -
South Carolina man killed by family member's shotgun booby trap, police say
A South Carolina man was shot and killed by a shotgun booby trap allegedly set up by one of his family members, police said on Tuesday.NBC News - 3d -
South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method
The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago.NBC News - 1d -
Arkansas State hosts South Alabama after Dunning's 34-point showing
South Alabama visits the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Barry Dunning Jr. scored 34 points in the Jaguars' 70-65 overtime win against the Texas State BobcatsABC News - Feb. 19 -
North Carolina vs. Florida State prediction, odds, time: 2025 CBB picks, Feb. 24 bets by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated FSU Seminoles vs. UNC Tar Heels in an ACC matchup on Monday 10,000 timesCBS Sports - 6d -
Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a weekABC News - 3d -
Iowa governor signs bill removing gender identity from state civil rights protections
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that strikes gender identity from Iowa law, making the state the first to remove civil rights from a previously protected class.NBC News - 2d -
A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not an Extinction, for Coders
A.I. tools from Microsoft and other companies are helping write code, placing software engineers at the forefront of the technology’s potential to disrupt the work force.The New York Times - Feb. 20
