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Health

SC governor nominates directors of departments of Public Health, Environmental Services

Local News

Pine Island State Park: 'One Step Forward, Two Steps Back' on the path to winter opening

The park, located on Lake Murray, was originally slated to open in fall 2024, but was delayed twice after a fire last spring and then the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Animals

6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

Forty-three monkeys made a break for it Nov. 6 after an employee at what locals call “the monkey farm” did not fully lock their enclosure, Yemassee police said.
Nation World

How to see the Northern Taurid meteor showers peaking this week

Here’s what to know about the Taurids and other meteor showers.
Science

Meet the Gwinnett 9th grader named America's 'Top Young Scientist'

His invention can help detect chemical compounds linked to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aerospace

Marine Corps releases new details in F-35B mishap that led to an unmanned 64 mile flight and crash in South Carolina

The report said that while the decision to attempt a landing was justified, the pilot's eventual decision to eject was in error despite multiple system malfunctions.
Aerospace

Source: Layoff notices to be issued to impacted Boeing employees mid-November

Impacted employees' last day on payroll will be Jan. 17.
Aerospace

NASA astronaut who was hospitalized after returning from space has been released

The astronaut was briefly hospitalized for an unspecified medical issue Friday after returning from a nearly eight-month stay at the International Space Station.
Nation World

NASA astronaut remains at hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

The three Americans and one Russian should have returned two months ago, but were delayed by Boeing's Starliner crew capsule and weather.
Local News

Here's what South Carolinians, naturalists miss most about Rudy Mancke

"He knew what everything was. It was like nature talked to him," Arlene Marturano, former colleague said.
Science

Prada spacesuits for NASA's moon mission give new meaning to the term 'high fashion'

The next-generation spacesuits feature several innovative designs to enhance safety, function and mobility, according to Axiom Space.
Nation World

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

A supermoon usually happens only three or four times a year and consecutively, given the moon’s constantly shifting, oval-shaped orbit.

New mixed-use development seeks to transform Bluff Road corridor

South Carolina unemployment rises slightly, but experts say labor market remains strong

Local Forecast

Weather impact: Cooler, windy Thursday weather

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SC governor nominates directors of departments of Public Health, Environmental Services

Pine Island State Park: 'One Step Forward, Two Steps Back' on the path to winter opening

6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

How to see the Northern Taurid meteor showers peaking this week

Meet the Gwinnett 9th grader named America's 'Top Young Scientist'

Marine Corps releases new details in F-35B mishap that led to an unmanned 64 mile flight and crash in South Carolina

Source: Layoff notices to be issued to impacted Boeing employees mid-November

NASA astronaut who was hospitalized after returning from space has been released

NASA astronaut remains at hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

Here's what South Carolinians, naturalists miss most about Rudy Mancke

Prada spacesuits for NASA's moon mission give new meaning to the term 'high fashion'

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

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