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Father fights for ‘Addy’s Law’ after special needs daughter’s homicide
Addison Rebecca Carr went six and a half minutes without oxygen when she was born — a split moment in time that would cause severe brain damage and affect her fine motor skills. The birth complication, due to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, would...
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Lasting impact on U.S. politics
In 1988, the Rev. Jesse Jackson was at the height of his career in electoral politics. He inspired delegates that year at the Democratic National Convention, as well as millions of Americans watching on television, by recalling his impoverished...
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STUDY: PLANET IS IN WATER BANKRUPTCY
The world is now using so much fresh water amid the consequences of climate change that it has entered an era of water bankruptcy, with many regions no longer able to bounce back from frequent water shortages. h About 4 billion people – nearly half...
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GOP governor candidates make voter pitch at forum
Five Republicans running for governor of South Carolina made campaign pitches to voters attending a Presidents’ Day forum hosted by the Spartanburg County Republican Party. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Attorney General Alan Wilson, State Sen. Josh...
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Key moments shaped Jackson’s career
Marc Ramirez | The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a tireless activist, dynamic orator, skilled diplomat and influential politician whose two campaigns for the White House transformed politics and diversified the Democratic Party. He died Feb. 17 at age...
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A voice for equality
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Greenville native and iconic American civil rights leader who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and who made history as the first Black man to launch a groundbreaking campaign for president, has died. He was 84....
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Grand Ole Opry owner to manage CCNB Amphitheatre
A Nashville-based company will take over management of Simpsonville’s CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park. h Simpsonville City Council approved an 11-year contract with Opry Entertainment Group on Feb. 10. The company owns and manages iconic country...
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Auto industry fuels $300B impact in SC
South Carolina’s largest footprint for manufacturing jobs is in the Upstate, which is bolstered by a strong automotive industry, according to a recent study from the South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce. During the 15th annual South Carolina...
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Upstate Cajun restaurant named one of best in U.S.
White Wine & Butter is a tee shot for the taste buds, as chef and owner Michael Sibert and his “Cajun comfort food” imprint serve up country-club dishes with a cultured twist. h Now, the restaurant’s French and Southern roots are being introduced well...
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Social media reshaping research on substance use
When you think of tools for studying substance use and addiction, a social media site like Reddit, TikTok or YouTube probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the stories shared on social media platforms are offering unprecedented insights...
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Student informants spur academic freedom debate
Texas A&M University told philosophy professor Martin Peterson in early January that he could not teach some of Greek philosopher Plato’s writings that touch on “race and gender ideology.” The university’s local chapter of the American Association of...
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‘We use a lot of rice’
Something new is coming to the lunch menu at Greenville County Schools, and it’s rooted in southern tradition. h J.L. Mann High School students in Greenville were the first to experience the culture and flavor of Carolina Gold Rice on Friday, Feb. 6,...
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Lifting her voice
South Carolina native and R&B singer Coco Jones wowed crowds with a powerful performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the pre-game festivities at Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. h She was supported by an...
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Artisphere 2026: See the artists scheduled for Greenville festival
Greenville’s premier art festival kicked off early with great fashion, professional creatives in attendance, and an exclusive reveal of the next class of participants for the upcoming 22nd annual Artisphere, presented by Prisma Health. On Feb. 5, a...
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‘It’s really in keeping with Greenville 2040’
Construction is expected to start soon on a new mixed-use affordable housing development in one of Greenville’s historic neighborhoods. The Alliance is a $38 million project that incorporates commercial and residential space, located at the...
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‘NOTHING THAT HE COULDN’T DO’
All Nick Emmanwori needed was one drill. h “Probably one of the quickest evaluations that I’ve ever done in my coaching career,” South Carolina defensive coordinator Clayton White told The Greenville News. h “There was nothing that he couldn’t do. He...
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Trump actions worry free-speech advocates
The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan. 14 was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent. In its story about the search at Hannah Natanson’s home, at which FBI agents said they...
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‘Long path ahead’
Plans for a new restaurant and a black box theater were among the proposals presented at the City of Greenville’s project preview meeting on Feb. 3. The city holds project preview meetings once a month, so residents can see upcoming planning and...
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3M passengers IN ONE YEAR
For the first time since opening in 1962, the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport exceeded 3 million passengers in a single year. That’s the early estimate of 2025 numbers by airport officials, said GSP communications manager Tiffany...
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Measles outbreak makes history
The measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County is now the largest the United States has seen since the disease was officially declared eliminated more than 25 years ago. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 58 new cases...
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5 takeaways from McMaster’s final State of the State address
Gov. Henry McMaster stood before South Carolina General Assembly on Jan. 28 and delivered his last State of the State address, touching on the state’s economic strength, capital investments, and room for growth. The speech was McMaster’s ninth State...
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Polluting plants – disproportionately located in low-income communities – forced back into service ‘VERY DISAPPOINTING’
CHICAGO – In Chicago’s workingclass Pilsen neighborhood, a 1960s-era oil-fired power plant rises up from an industrial lot behind Dvorak Park, which in warmer weather is packed with children climbing on its colorful playground and zooming down...
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Food banks struggle to feed needy after holiday season
After the Christmas trees are taken down and calendars turn to a new year, many food banks and food rescue organizations are left with low inventory as the “season of giving” ends and the real challenge of feeding the needy begins. According to three...
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‘Food truck without wheels’ gets upgrade
Greenville’s “food truck without wheels,” Papi’s Tacos, will introduce an elevated approach to its menu, interior design, and branding sometime around Valentine’s Day weekend. Papi’s Kitchen will soon be the new namesake at 21 Augusta St. — an effort...
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Grants to help group preserve property
The Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust has approved grants that will help a local conservation group preserve 84 acres of land in Paris Mountain State Park and 126 acres below Caesars Head. The trust presented plans for four...
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How SC weathered storms in the wake of a new one
Major winter weather events in South Carolina are relatively rare, but it hasn’t been that long since the Upstate had a snowstorm. The last snowstorm hit the Upstate on Jan. 16–17, 2022, and the last significant ice storm was over a decade ago in...
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WINTER STORM PREP
ABOVE: Anderson County brine truck sprays around the Civic Center of Anderson as Duke Energy command center and supply yard sets up nearby at the Civic Center of Anderson on Jan. 23. BELOW LEFT: A sign before walking on Liberty Bridge says “Caution”...
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RISING ACA PLAN COSTS HIT UPSTATE ‘It’s going to make things harder’
The impact of changes to affordable healthcare plans at the end of 2025 were almost immediate for Upstate residents who saw their year start with rising plan costs, expiring tax credits and skyrocketing deductibles. Enhanced Premium Tax Credits,...
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Emergency declared with winter storm approaching
Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as a winter storm barrels a path toward the Palmetto State. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, McMaster followed North Carolina’s lead, declaring a state of emergency as threats of a major...
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Greenville County Council considers ordinances for Bon Secours project
Three ordinances that will help carry out a $282 million master plan for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena were introduced to the Greenville County Council at a Jan. 20 meeting. Beth Paul, general manager of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, presented plans...
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Community honors MLK during Unity Weekend event
Hundreds gathered at the University Center in Greenville on MLK Day to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event allowed children and those younger to learn about Dr. King and his work. “I had an obligation and...
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Local Cue wings are ‘worth national attention’
In the South, chicken wings are known for their crisp texture. They can be brined, dry-rubbed, breaded, smoked, or deep-fried in flavorful sauces. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course, chicken wings remain a staple in South...
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Venezuelan community hopeful for home country’s future
As protests continue across the country over the United States’ strikes on Venezuela, Greenville’s Venezuelan community shows cautious optimism for the future with Nicolás Maduro out of power. News of the United States’ airstrikes on Venezuela broke...
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Seeking a solution
The Greenville Design Review Board unanimously voted to defer for 180 days on an application to demolish a bungalow at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, which is enshrined on the National Register of Historic Places. During a Nov. 15 meeting, the fivemember...
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Freight rail industry dirtier than coal power plants
BNSF Railway, one of the crown jewels of Warren Buffett’s sprawling Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, calls itself an environmental leader in the U.S. rail industry with the cleanest locomotive fleet in North America. “When you see our orange...
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SC 2026 legislative session is underway
The lobby of the South Carolina State House buzzed on Jan. 13 as lawmakers and their constituents prepared for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session. The first day of session was largely procedural, with seat assignments and new member swearing...
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Two Upstate lawmakers propose anti-abortion bills
Two Upstate lawmakers stood in the secondfloor lobby of the South Carolina statehouse hours before the start of the 2026 legislative session and introduced efforts seeking to ban abortion. State Rep. Rob Harris, R-Spartanburg, and State Sen. Lee...
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Peace Center offers ‘new way to experience live music’
The historic Markley, Gullick, Wyche, and Coach Factory buildings located in downtown Greenville will soon serve as the infrastructure for a new era of music and entertainment along Main Street. Final details of the Peace Center’s reimagined, six-acre...
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Texas to SC: ‘You’ll get through’
When Zach Holbrooks learned that the measles virus had gained a foothold in his West Texas community, he had an idea of how bad things could get. h “I knew it was going to blow up,” he said. Holbrooks is the executive director of the South Plains...
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This Upstate city is the No. 1 place to move to
Americans who are looking for an affordable place to relocate would be wise to set their sights on South Carolina, which has grown in both population and popularity in recent years. In the Palmetto State, newcomers can expect a cost of living 6% below...
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Greenville protesters decry Venezuela strikes as Maduro appears in court
About three dozen protesters gathered outside of the Greenville City Hall, calling the United States' recent strikes on Venezuela "unacceptable" and a violation of international law. Demonstrators lined Main Street outside of the landmark downtown...
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Beef dealers, experts detail increase in steak, veal prices
The cost for holiday sirloin, rib and round roasts were noticeably higher in 2025 as local beef handlers navigate providing quality cuts at an affordable price despite the steady demand. Competition between small and big producers, a shortage caused...
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‘HE WANTED TO BE NUMBER ONE’
When Jordan Young went to the Prisma Health Patewood Hospital with labor pains on Dec. 30, she thought her baby would likely come at the very end of 2025. But after being in labor for 27 hours, she gave birth to the hospital’s first baby of...
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Regenerative farming making a comeback
At Troon Vineyard, in southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley, Garett Long has turned composting into an art form, using it to support soil microbes and eliminate the need for petroleum-based fertilizers. h When Andrea Malmberg and her husband, Tony, bought...
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‘Help’s farther away’
In the 1960s, doctors believed heart muscle died instantly during a heart attack, like throwing a light switch, according to the American Heart Association. Dr. Eugene Braunwald’s research proposed a heart attack was more like a dimmer – the damage...
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Ukraine is facing population collapse
HOSHCHA, Ukraine – While many Ukrainian hospitals are struggling to cope with the endless influx of wounded, a maternity ward in the western town of Hoshcha lies eerily deserted. The hospital in Hoshcha has recorded just 139 births so far this year,...
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New dining to look forward to in 2026
New restaurant concepts heightened the Upstate dining scene in 2025, from hosting a regional awards ceremony to being in the national spotlight for a few of our area’s favorite eateries. Highlights from the year included the Michelin Guide American...
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Love poinsettias?
In Greenville, the word “Poinsett” can be found along landmarks, from the Poinsett Bridge and Poinsett Hotel to a bronze statue downtown of Joel Roberts Poinsett — the historical and controversial figure the sites are named after. The city’s annual...
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‘It’s super magical’
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane. Or in Greenville, down Earle Street from Wade Hampton Boulevard to Rutherford Street. Both sides of West and East Earle Street, plus a few on James Street, are lined with...
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‘DEEP CONNECTION’
The places Indigenous peoples call home have intertwined with their ways of life for millennia. Their stories, foodways and cultures relate directly to their homelands. Lands, waters, plants and animals, the creatures that inhabit the waters below and...
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Here’s what to know about Kwanzaa
The yearly celebration of Kwanzaa is coming soon, beginning the day after Christmas. Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa is not a religious celebration. Rather, the seven-day tradition is intended to celebrate African American culture and provide a...
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AL chief models community policing
Chief Michael Pickett’s hair was lined up. Badge on, beard sculpted. And in the Instagram video posted Oct. 31 by Essence magazine, the leader of Birmingham, Alabama’s police force attracted nearly 5,000 comments from online admirers fawning over his...
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‘It reminds me of my lovely Mexico’
When Miriam Cedeño Alvarez makes tamales, she can feel her mother at her side, guiding her through each step. Those steps are muscle memory for Cedeño Alvarez now, built from the first time she learned the art of tamales from her mother at age 8. The...
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Family describes daughter’s key role in newborn’s delivery
Eleven-year-old Adeline Suppiger comes across as a devoted big sister to each of her five younger siblings. But it would be understandable if she has a particularly special bond with the youngest — newborn Luke. She helped deliver him at the family’s...
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‘Share message of light’
Hanukkah, the eight-day holiday celebrated in the Jewish faith, ends tonight, Monday, Dec. 22. Known as the festival of lights, the celebration is marked by the nightly lighting of candles. The dates of Hanukkah can vary, though they generally fall...
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States take up conservation goals terminated by Trump
WASHINGTON – With a snappy title and a laudable goal, “30 by 30” was a landmark plan hatched to help save at least 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030. Alongside this multinational push, the United States had its own trailblazing version of...
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SBA official advocates for domestic energy base
Small Business Administration (SBA) head Kelly Loeffler toured GE Vernova on Dec. 16, touting the Trump administration’s focus on deregulation and investing in domestic energy. GE Vernova is an energy equipment manufacturing company with locations...
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Christmas Day dining
While most Greenville area restaurants will close on Christmas, some will open their doors on the holiday. h Most of the restaurants serving on Christmas have Asian cuisine — from Korean to Chinese buffets. h During the Christmas week, diners are...
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‘She represents Colombia well’
Nearly a decade ago, Claudia Amezquita sat on the rocks at Falls Park on the Reedy River and declared that the Upstate would one day become her permanent home. Since then, the Santiago de Cali, Colombia-native has earned her keep in Greenville’s food...
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Kamala Harris to visit Columbia for book tour
The former vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee is coming to South Carolina as part of a book tour for “107 Days.” This week’s About Politics dives into her impending visit, presidential approval rates in South Carolina and an...
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DIGITAL AMBASSADORS
Greenville and the Upstate market are known as a place to move to and visit, much of which has come through the power of social media and word-of-mouth marketing. A spotlight on Greenville’s visibility has been identified by various national lists,...
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Private firms snap up mobile home parks
One of America’s most affordable paths to homeownership is slipping away. At manufactured home parks – sometimes called trailer parks or mobile home parks – rents are rapidly rising due to large-scale buyouts by private equity firms. Although private...
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Looking for a SC town with Christmas charm?
When the weather is warm, Upstate South Carolina residents pack their chairs, towels, and sunscreen and flock to the Lowcountry, where they can sunbathe on the beach or cool off in the ocean. Beaufort, a coastal town near Charleston known for its...
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Haynie-Sirrine rezone approved
The Greenville City Council gave the green light to the Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood rezone and swore in four elected officials at its Dec. 8 meeting. The city council unanimously approved plans to rezone the historic Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood sits...
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Mauldin sets sights on early 2026 for Pickle Yard
The former Mauldin public works facility will soon become a new recreation, dining and community gathering space scheduled to open officially in early 2026. Pickle Yard, an upcoming development by Parker Group Development, will host a mix of racket...
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Greenville’s 30-foot Christmas tree with 25,550 LED lights lit
RIGHT TOP: Greenville Zoo’s Holidays at the Zoo entry during the Poinsettia Christmas Parade in Greenville on Dec. 6. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Greenville Christmas tree lighting took place in front of M. Judson Booksellers in downtown Greenville on Dec. 5....
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Winthrop poll: SC Democrats, Republicans are more comfortable with political discussions than independents
A new Winthrop Poll shows South Carolinian Democrats and Republicans generally feel more comfortable discussing politics than independent poll respondents. This week’s breaks down sentiments about the poll findings, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn’s book...
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FINAL FLIGHT
The remains of a 22-year-old Greenville fighter pilot killed during World War II have been identified more than 80 years after his aircraft crashed in China. h U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Morton Sher was killed during a mission in 1943, according to...
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GSP International Airport opens new parking structure
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has officially opened the gates to the new “Parking Garage C” structure — a $97 million project that adds 750 spaces, rental car services, and a wash and detailing area. In a year where GSP officials expect...
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‘I’M NOT DOWN’
TOP: Gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod speaks with Greenville News statehouse and politics reporter Bella Carpentier on Oct. 30 at Flywheel Coworking in Greenville. Charleston attorney Mullins McLeod was the first Democrat to formally join the...
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in Murdaugh murder conviction appeal
The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled a date to hear the murder conviction appeal of Richard Alexander “Alex” Murdaugh. The South Carolina high court will hear oral arguments in Murdaugh’s appellate case on Wednesday, Feb. 11, beginning at...
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Purpose from tragedy
Just days after the release of her book about the Murdaugh family crime saga in South Carolina, housekeeper-turned-author Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson has been surprised by its success, but says that bigger dreams are on the horizon. h “Within the House...
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Kirk death fuels revival and renewal at churches
The assassination of Charlie Kirk changed Danika Meyerson in a way that, at first, made her deeply uncomfortable. She wanted to develop a relationship with God. She couldn’t stop thinking about it. But Meyerson, a 45-year-old mom of two boys, wasn’t a...
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