It’s part of a wide rollback of environmental regulations EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says will remove trillions of dollars in costs and “unleash” American energy. Powered by WPeMatico
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Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated
About 2,400 CDC employees lost their jobs in a wave of cuts across federal health agencies in early April, according to a tally at the time. Powered by WPeMatico
Florida student pilot stole a plane from a Georgia airport and took it on a joyride to North Carolina, prosecutors say
In the dead of night, 27-year-old Rufus Crane flew a stolen plane from Perry to North Carolina during adverse conditions, prosecutors say. Powered by WPeMatico
Medical examiner releases update on Katahdin hiker deaths
A father and daughter who went missing while hiking Katahdin earlier this month died after reaching the summit in winter-like conditions, Maine officials said. Powered by WPeMatico
‘We will kill you’ | Brevard County sheriff, Florida attorney general speak ahead of potential protests
Law enforcement officials in Florida warned against violence during protests, emphasizing harsh consequences for threats against police. Powered by WPeMatico
Nearly 300 homes could be coming for Columbia’s Cameron Ridge
Subdivision along Garners Ferry Road proposes an expansion of nearly 300 homes to meet housing demand. Powered by WPeMatico
Woman arrested in connection with June 4 murder in Richland County
48-year-old Starshemah Jones was arrested in Spartanburg in connection to a June 4 murder in the 2100 block of Faraway Drive here in Richland County. Powered by WPeMatico
Georgia officer sprints 25 yards to save 4-year-old girl from drowning in pool
Officer Preston Marsh, with the Duluth Police Department, saw what no one else did and jumped into action to save her. Powered by WPeMatico
Volcano erupts in Hawaii, sends lava shooting up over 300 feet high
The Hawaii Volcano Observatory says lava fountains were reaching over 330 feet Wednesday and would likely go higher before subsiding. Powered by WPeMatico
Ananda Lewis, iconic MTV VJ, has died at 52
Lewis rose to fame in 1997 as an MTV VJ, hosting popular shows including “Total Request Live” and “Hot Zone” during the network’s cultural peak. Powered by WPeMatico
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson has died
Wilson’s family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts Wednesday. Powered by WPeMatico
State Rep. RJ May arrested, booked at Lexington County jail
May has been representing Lexington County since 2021. Powered by WPeMatico
Classic summer weather continues with hot, humid conditions and scattered storms
Heat index values will be in the middle 90s to near 100 degrees this afternoon across the Midlands. Powered by WPeMatico
Kershaw County to consider $2,300 impact fee to manage infrastructure growth
Kershaw County Council is pushing for smart growth with a moratorium on large developments and impact fees for infrastructure. Powered by WPeMatico
Quiet morning disrupted: Neighborhood sees unusual police activity
Richland County deputies responded to a barricade situation on Horseshoe Drive, investigating for over five hours but found no one inside the residence. Powered by WPeMatico