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Sep 13 2024CRIME

"Two Teenagers on the Loose: A Cautionary Tale of Escaped Teens and Public Safety"

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) has issued a public alert, urging citizens to be on high alert for two teenage boys who escaped from the Three Rivers Behavioral Health facility in Lexington County on August 28. Malachi Joseph Ussery, 18, from Columbia, and Robert Richard Lo

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

From Booed to Unbothered: Daniel Jones' Mental Health and the Giants' Embarrassing Week 1 Loss to the Vikings

As the New York Giants suffered an embarrassing 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, the crowd at MetLife Stadium didn't hesitate to express their displeasure. The boos echoed throughout the stadium, targeting Giants quarterback Daniel Jones for his lackluster performance. But instead of le

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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Sep 12 2024BUSINESS

Crystal Lagoon's Grand Entrance: What's Behind the Waves

Imagine a 3-acre lagoon in the heart of Oak Hills, surrounded by acres of forestry, transformed into a thriving hub of recreation and relaxation. The project will feature a 1.5-acre beach area, tennis courts, a kids' zone, wedding peninsula, waterfront restaurants, retail hub, hotel, water sports

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Sep 12 2024BUSINESS

GameStop's Digital Dilemma: Can the Retailer Revive its Fortunes?

The world where favorite video game store is now a relic of the past is no longer hypothetical scenario. GameStop, once ubiquitous video game retailer, is facing a very real crisis. The company's recent earnings report revealed a staggering 31% revenue decline; a stark reminder of the seismic shift

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Rebel Ridge Reboot: Was Boyega's Exit Really for the Best?

Jeremy Saulnier, the director of Rebel Ridge, is speaking out about John Boyega's departure from the Netflix film, citing family reasons as the reason for his exit. Saulnier claims that Boyega's exit was inevitable and out of respect for all parties involved. The film stars Aaron Pierre as ex-Marin

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Love, Crime, and Redemption: The Wild Ride of Carolina Caroline

Weaving plays a young woman searching for her estranged mother Sedgwick alongside Gallner's charismatic con man on the run from the law.

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Sep 12 2024CRIME

The Aaron Hernandez Enigma: A Tale of Tragedy and Deception

Before diving into the first two episodes of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, it's essential to refresh your knowledge of the Aaron Hernandez story. What if the assumptions about Aaron Hernandez's character are wrong? What might the author have missed? Killer Inside offers a variety of per

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Vetoed: SC Supreme Court Ruling Sparked Debate on Public Funds and Private Schools

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a portion of the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional, stating that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act, signed into law in May 2023, was deemed in violation of Article XI, Sect

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional: A Blow to Private School Funding

The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho

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