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After David Mastio wrote a column ripping Bloomberg’s School of Public Health, its new report tells the truth. Guns are the top killer of teens. | Opinion
Bloomberg abandons claim that guns are top killer of kids | Opinion
After David Mastio wrote a column ripping Bloomberg’s School of Public Health, its new report tells the truth. Guns are the top killer of teens. | Opinion
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November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
After David Mastio wrote a column ripping Bloomberg’s School of Public Health, its new report tells the truth. Guns are the top killer of teens. | Opinion
The officer made an “unsafe and improper U-turn” in his patrol vehicle, according to the suit filed against the Beaufort Police Department.
Lawsuit accuses Beaufort police officer of causing crash on Ribaut Road
The officer made an “unsafe and improper U-turn” in his patrol vehicle, according to the suit filed against the Beaufort Police Department.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The officer made an “unsafe and improper U-turn” in his patrol vehicle, according to the suit filed against the Beaufort Police Department.
Pope Leo XIV said being "pro-life" should extend beyond opposing abortion, citing compassion for immigrants and opposition to the death penalty.
Pope Leo XIV says ‘pro-life’ stance goes beyond abortion
Pope Leo XIV said being "pro-life" should extend beyond opposing abortion, citing compassion for immigrants and opposition to the death penalty.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Pope Leo XIV said being "pro-life" should extend beyond opposing abortion, citing compassion for immigrants and opposition to the death penalty.
An autopsy was performed on the 18-year-old, but no cause of death was determined, according to the coroner’s office.
College freshman found dead in her dorm room at SC university, officials say
An autopsy was performed on the 18-year-old, but no cause of death was determined, according to the coroner’s office.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
An autopsy was performed on the 18-year-old, but no cause of death was determined, according to the coroner’s office.
The EV maker's new pay plan ties CEO Elon Musk's compensation to ambitious valuation and profitability milestones.
Tesla: what must happen for the $1 trillion payout
The EV maker's new pay plan ties CEO Elon Musk's compensation to ambitious valuation and profitability milestones.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The EV maker's new pay plan ties CEO Elon Musk's compensation to ambitious valuation and profitability milestones.
Beaufort County court records say she was granted a $50,000 bond and “may live with her son in Hawaii.”
Hilton Head murder suspect, 82, released after husband shot dead in care home
Beaufort County court records say she was granted a $50,000 bond and “may live with her son in Hawaii.”
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November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Beaufort County court records say she was granted a $50,000 bond and “may live with her son in Hawaii.”
Brad Brownell and the Tigers are off to a 2-0 start this season.
Here’s how much Clemson basketball is paying for 2025 non-conference games
Brad Brownell and the Tigers are off to a 2-0 start this season.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Brad Brownell and the Tigers are off to a 2-0 start this season.
The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.
A body was found and now man’s charged with murder, South Carolina sheriff says
The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Department of Homeland Security appears to be considering a terrifying new escalation of its mas...
Patricia Lopez: Bounty hunters? They're the last thing ICE would need
The Department of Homeland Security appears to be considering a terrifying new escalation of its mas...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Department of Homeland Security appears to be considering a terrifying new escalation of its mas...
Once Americans' favorite snack and beverage producer, known for owning the brands of kids' preferred chips and sodas that filled lunch boxes and fueled childhood nostalgia, PepsiCo now finds itself facing mounting challenges in its U.S.
Pepsi announces unexpected closures ahead of holiday season
Once Americans' favorite snack and beverage producer, known for owning the brands of kids' preferred chips and sodas that filled lunch boxes and fueled childhood nostalgia, PepsiCo now finds itself facing mounting challenges in its U.S.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Once Americans' favorite snack and beverage producer, known for owning the brands of kids' preferred chips and sodas that filled lunch boxes and fueled childhood nostalgia, PepsiCo now finds itself facing mounting challenges in its U.S.
The top 25, which were not ranked, were in 16 states and about a third could be considered college towns.
These SC cities among the 25 best places to retire in the US, Forbes says. Here’s why
The top 25, which were not ranked, were in 16 states and about a third could be considered college towns.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The top 25, which were not ranked, were in 16 states and about a third could be considered college towns.
SC Housing’s new program will bring 130 affordable single-family homes to several counties for working families across the state. Here’s what we know.
130 affordable single-family homes coming to SC. Here’s where, what to know
SC Housing’s new program will bring 130 affordable single-family homes to several counties for working families across the state. Here’s what we know.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
SC Housing’s new program will bring 130 affordable single-family homes to several counties for working families across the state. Here’s what we know.
The ongoing battle between hard-line conservative members and House GOP members played itself out again primaries ahead of special elections for vacant seats.
SC Freedom Caucus calls special primary results victory against ‘establishment’
The ongoing battle between hard-line conservative members and House GOP members played itself out again primaries ahead of special elections for vacant seats.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The ongoing battle between hard-line conservative members and House GOP members played itself out again primaries ahead of special elections for vacant seats.
November has been a bad month for electric pickup truck enthusiasts.
Tesla has more bad news for Cybertruck lovers
November has been a bad month for electric pickup truck enthusiasts.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
November has been a bad month for electric pickup truck enthusiasts.
YouTube TV offers generous deal to subscribers amid Disney fallout
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
YouTube TV offers generous deal to subscribers amid Disney fallout
The Tigers are hosting an in-state FCS team for their senior day and home finale.
Kick time, TV channel announced for Clemson vs. Furman football game
The Tigers are hosting an in-state FCS team for their senior day and home finale.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The Tigers are hosting an in-state FCS team for their senior day and home finale.
He’s an internal promotion but has experience in the NFL, the Big Ten and the SEC.
Dabo announces succession plan at key Clemson football staff position
He’s an internal promotion but has experience in the NFL, the Big Ten and the SEC.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 AM
He’s an internal promotion but has experience in the NFL, the Big Ten and the SEC.
Very small populations of the species were rediscovered in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro, researchers said.
‘Lost species’ not seen in decades found in ‘plain sight’ near tourist hotspot
Very small populations of the species were rediscovered in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro, researchers said.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Very small populations of the species were rediscovered in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro, researchers said.
She’s the second commitment for the Gamecocks in the class of 2026.
5-star recruit Kaeli Wynn commits to Dawn Staley, South Carolina
She’s the second commitment for the Gamecocks in the class of 2026.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
She’s the second commitment for the Gamecocks in the class of 2026.
Trader Joe's makes a private-label mistake
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Trader Joe's makes a private-label mistake
Investors are eagerly awaiting Nvidia's Q3 earnings that will be released on November 19.
Bank of America revamps Nvidia stock forecast on AI skepticism
Investors are eagerly awaiting Nvidia's Q3 earnings that will be released on November 19.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Investors are eagerly awaiting Nvidia's Q3 earnings that will be released on November 19.
Even though their farms account for only 12% of the world's farmland, they grow a third of the world...
Commentary | The realities of smallholder farmers must take center stage at COP30
Even though their farms account for only 12% of the world's farmland, they grow a third of the world...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Even though their farms account for only 12% of the world's farmland, they grow a third of the world...
Eli Lilly stock reached a new 52-week high on Nov.
Eli Lilly cuts surprising deals with upstart biotech players
Eli Lilly stock reached a new 52-week high on Nov.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Eli Lilly stock reached a new 52-week high on Nov.
It would be pretty fair to call grocery shopping a mundane activity.
Costco quietly drops popular product, disappoints members
It would be pretty fair to call grocery shopping a mundane activity.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It would be pretty fair to call grocery shopping a mundane activity.
The debate earlier in 2025 was over who would pay for tariffs.
Ralph Lauren sends fans hard-nosed message on prices
The debate earlier in 2025 was over who would pay for tariffs.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The debate earlier in 2025 was over who would pay for tariffs.