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Experts advise early hurricane preparation as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season
Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, with up to half reaching major status. Powered by WPeMatico
Judge blocks immigrants’ deportation to South Sudan one day after Supreme Court clears the way
The administration has been trying to deport the immigrants, none of whom are from South Sudan, for weeks. Powered by WPeMatico
Democrats see Trump’s big bill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy
Democrats say the bill will be the defining issue of every major election between now and next fall’s midterms. Powered by WPeMatico
Nikki Haley shares tribute after July 4 death of mother Raj Randhawa
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said her mom, Raj Randhawa, died July 4 and praised her faith, courage, and love for the U.S. Powered by WPeMatico
Israel will send ceasefire negotiating team to Qatar a day before Trump and Netanyahu meet
U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for an agreement and will host Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to discuss a deal. Powered by WPeMatico
Bridge jump turns deadly after chase over stolen tag in South Carolina
A police pursuit in South Carolina ended in tragedy Saturday when a man and woman jumped from a bridge. She was rescued. He died. Powered by WPeMatico
Red Cross aids 18 after house fires in Kershaw and Richland over July 4 weekend
Eighteen people were displaced in four South Carolina house fires over the holiday weekend. Red Cross is providing emergency shelter and aid. Powered by WPeMatico
Pedestrian hit and killed by pickup truck in Columbia
A 40-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup truck on Garners Ferry Road near Colonial Villa Drive in Columbia. Police say the driver stayed on the scene. Powered by WPeMatico
14 children in Texas are among the 37 dead from flash floods as the search continues for the missing
The destructive force of the fast-rising waters just before dawn Friday washed out homes and swept away vehicles. Powered by WPeMatico
Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44
He was an All-Star in each of the next two seasons while saving 41 games in 2006 and 40 in 2007. Powered by WPeMatico
Tropical Storm Chantal threatens travel plans during busy Fourth of July weekend
Tropical Storm Chantal brings rain risks to South Carolina as Fourth of July travelers watch forecasts closely. Powered by WPeMatico
July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and a fireworks-related death
Violence and shootings often surge in the summer months, especially around the Fourth of July, historically one of the deadliest days of the year in the U.S. Powered by WPeMatico
Baby found in towed car in Minneapolis
Few details were offered about why the car was towed. Powered by WPeMatico
‘I’m not going to make it’ | Man dies saving family from Texas Hill Country floodwaters
Through tears and shock, 27-year-old Julian Ryan’s family members said the father, brother, and fiancé died a hero. Powered by WPeMatico