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Apr 19 2026CRYPTO

Schwab Lets Regular Investors Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum

Charles Schwab is opening a new door for its 39 million customers by letting them purchase Bitcoin and Ethereum directly through the same app they use for stocks, ETFs, and retirement plans. The move is a big deal because it places these risky digital assets inside a familiar, regulated environment

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

Schwab, the Crypto Powerhouse

Charles Schwab has announced that it will start letting people trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly, a move that could change the way regular investors get into crypto. The service will roll out in stages: first employees, then a small group of early‑access customers, and finally everyone else. The c

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Apr 03 2026OPINION

Safety Tech Helps Keep Riverton Secure

Riverton’s council members often think about how to protect the town and its families. A violent crime in the neighborhood a little over two years ago made everyone feel unsafe. After that, people called for help and worried about children playing outside or being alone at home. The town’s

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Jan 28 2026CRIME

A Life Sentence: The Complex Case of Charles Victor Thompson

Charles Victor Thompson, a 55-year-old man from Texas, is set to face the ultimate punishment for a crime committed nearly three decades ago. In April 1998, Thompson shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, Glenda Dennise Hayslip, and her new partner, Darren Keith Cain, at her apartment in Tomball, a Hous

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Jan 16 2026OPINION

Time to Ditch Old Parking Meters in Charleston?

Charleston's downtown is a mix of history and modernity. The streets are lined with old buildings, but they also have around 1, 200 outdated parking meters. The city is considering a change. Mayor William Cogswell wants to move away from these old meters. He suggests using apps or QR codes for parki

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Jan 12 2026CRYPTO

The Crypto Rollercoaster: How Politics and Power Plays Shaped the Market

Charles Hoskinson, the mastermind behind Cardano, has had a rough ride in the crypto world. Over the past four years, he's seen his investments drop by a staggering $2. 5 billion. But he's quick to point out that it's not the tech that's to blame. He believes it's the government's heavy hand that's

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Speeding Up Health Checks: New Tech Comes to Illinois

Riverside Healthcare is bringing in fresh imaging tech to Illinois. This move aims to make health checks quicker and easier for patients. The new tech is part of a team-up with CIVIE, a company that helps run radiology services. This isn't just about new machines. It's about making the whole proces

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Growing Smart: How Charleston Can Balance Development and Environment

Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties are booming. New families and businesses are moving in, drawn by jobs and the Lowcountry's beauty. But growth brings challenges, especially protecting the area's water and marshes. Some people blame septic systems for water quality problems. They say th

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Moves: A Mixed Bag of Policy and Personal Gain

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has been vocal about his concerns regarding former President Donald Trump's approach to cryptocurrency. He believes that Trump's personal ventures in the crypto space have not only been frustrating but have also turned crypto into a partisan issue. Hoskins

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Dec 04 2025HISTORY

A Hero's Journey: Charles Shay's Legacy of Courage and Peace

Charles Shay, a brave Native American veteran, recently passed away at his home in France. He was 101 years old. Shay, a member of the Penobscot tribe from Maine, is remembered for his heroic actions on D-Day, where he saved many lives as a medic. He received the Silver Star for his bravery and Fran

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