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Mental Health Care: A Costly Misstep and a Fight for Better Options

May 1, 2026

The state of mental health treatment in South Carolina is more than a public health issue; it’s an economic emergency. Every year, the United States loses about $343 billion because people with serious mental illnesses are forced into jails or emergency rooms instead of receiving proper psychiatric

entertainment

Science Stars Shine with Hollywood at the 2026 Breakthrough Awards

May 1, 2026

A bright night in Los Angeles turned into a science‑theatre spectacle when the world’s leading researchers met Hollywood celebrities for the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony. The event, often dubbed “the Oscars of Science, ” highlighted groundbreaking work that could change lives. The Breakthroug

science

Two full moons light up May’s sky in South Carolina

May 1, 2026

This May, South Carolina gets a rare sky show with not one but two full moons. Such back-to-back full moons only happen every two or three years, according to space experts. The second one is called a blue moon, but don’t expect a color change—it’s just a name. The first full moon, often nicknamed

sports

Future NFL Stars: A Fresh Look at the 2027 Draft Class

April 29, 2026

The 2027 draft may seem far away, but the talent pool is already shaping up to be one of the richest in recent memory. A standout quarterback from Texas shows a blend of size, agility, and creativity that could make him the top pick. His ability to stay calm in pressure situations and deliver und

finance

Powell’s Last Big Meeting: What Comes After

April 29, 2026

The Federal Reserve is set to keep interest rates unchanged at a meeting that many think will be the final one chaired by Jerome Powell. Last week, a path opened for President Trump’s pick, Kevin Warsh, to be confirmed after the Justice Department decided to end a criminal probe into Powell and t

sports

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

April 29, 2026

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

politics

Health CEOs Face Cost Questions in Congress

April 28, 2026

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to probe why health care costs keep climbing. Instead of defending their own practices, the CEOs from big hospital groups stepped up to point out how political decisions by the opposing party push prices higher. Earlier this year, insurance lea

politics

Beauty Schools at Risk: A State’s Fight Against Overreach

April 28, 2026

South Carolina’s beauty and wellness schools face a looming threat from new federal rules that could shut them down. The U. S. Department of Education plans to apply strict accountability standards—originally meant for degree programs—to certificate courses that the law explicitly protected. As a re

entertainment

Border Collies Keep Charleston Airport Safe

April 28, 2026

At West Virginia International Yeager Airport, two border collies named Hercules and Ned work full‑time to keep planes clear of wildlife. They patrol the airfield from early morning until late afternoon, chasing birds and small animals away before flights take off or land. The dogs were hired becaus

science

Science Lost: How EPA’s Research Unit Shrinks

April 28, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency once had a powerful research wing that pushed forward science to protect people from air and chemical dangers. In recent years, many of its scientists have been moved or told to retire, shrinking the team from about 1, 500 to just over a hundred. These remaining r