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Future of sports betting in South Carolina up for debate at State House
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (445+ words) Lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 444, which would legalize sports wagering in South Carolina, one of the last 11 states without it. In part S.444 would In addition, specific allocations would be given to the state's general fund, local governments, the Department of…...
Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next week
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (388+ words) From jokes about his well-known stubbornness to tears grieving the loss of a parent, the adult children of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. gave an emotional tribute Wednesday honoring the legacy of the late civil rights icon, a day after…...
Shooting in Greenville leaves two injured, police say
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (104+ words) Officers are investigating after a shooting left two people injured in Greenville on Wednesday night. The Greenville Police Department said around 8:30 p.m. officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Crest Lane and Shaw Street near Stratham Place Apartments…...
'It was a miracle': More than 15 responders rescue donkey from muddy ravine
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (357+ words) A farmer in Abbeville County is feeling immense gratitude towards first responders who helped rescue one of her farm animals, Jake the donkey. Traditionally, Jake is able to roam across more than 20 acres of land. Because of the rain, he…...
Lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of censoring history ahead of Black History Month event
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (458+ words) President Donald Trump marked the 100th anniversary of Black History Month at the White House on Wednesday, as a new lawsuit accuses his administration of censoring history, including exhibits on slavery, at National Parks. The president didn't directly address the lawsuit…...
'Jesse pushed all of us to do better': Former teammates of Jesse Jackson remember playing ball with a great
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (457+ words) Before Jesse Jackson pioneered change within the Civil Rights Movement and American politics, his close peers remember how he inspired friends and strangers to persevere. It's 1959, and Sterling High School is celebrating the achievement of a state championship title. Jesse…...
Smoke in cabin forces JetBlue passengers to evacuate, temporarily shuts down Newark Airport
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (268+ words) Smoke in the passenger cabin of a JetBlue plane that made an emergency landing Wednesday night at Newark Liberty International Airport led to passengers evacuating onto the tarmac and temporarily shut down the airport. File video above: FAA reduces Newark…...
Day 5 of DHS shutdown: Unpaid workers, frozen funds and no deal in sight
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (405+ words) The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has entered its fifth day, with key agencies like FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard affected. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has reached its fifth day, affecting key agencies like the Federal…...
Three earthquakes reported over weekend; geologist says this is not a sign of a bigger event
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (354+ words) Several earthquakes shook parts of the Midlands over the weekend. The first one was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey as a 2.8-magnitude earthquake on Friday evening. The second happened Sunday night and was confirmed to be a 1.9-magnitude quake. The…...
Funeral arrangements for civil rights activist Jesse Jackson announced
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (175+ words) Funeral arrangements have been made for civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, according to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Jackson, who was a prot'g' of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Greenville Eight member had…...