Evacuations, toxic smoke, and uncontained flames—North Carolina in crisis
Wildfires in North Carolina’s Polk County have burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuations. See how dry conditions and hurricane debris fuel the crisis. Read More
Abolish or reinstate? South Carolina’s first firing squad execution in 15 years sparks debate
South Carolina has carried out its first execution by firing squad in 15 years, putting to death Brad Sigmon on Friday evening. The 67-year-old was ... Read More
Newport News Shipbuilding expands presence at Bushy Park with W International acquisition
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has expanded its footprint in South Carolina’s defense manufacturing sector following its acquisition of W International. ... Read More
EnerSys secures $199M DOE grant for Greenville lithium-ion gigafactory
EnerSys, a global leader in industrial energy solutions, has finalized negotiations for a $199 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding ... Read More
GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride launch renewable natural gas project in South Carolina
GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride have announced a major renewable natural gas (RNG) initiative at Pilgrim’s poultry processing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. This groundbreaking project ... Read More
Hurricane Helene unleashes catastrophic fury—death toll climbs over 200 and counting
Hurricane Helene has carved a devastating path across the southeastern United States, leaving over 200 people dead and thousands more displaced in its wake. As ... Read More
Hurricane Helene strengthens to Category 4, bringing imminent danger to Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Helene has rapidly intensified, reaching Category 4 status, and is barreling toward Florida's Gulf Coast with destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges. The National ... Read More
Westinghouse Electric marks major milestone with first pressing of advanced nuclear fuel
Westinghouse Electric Company has achieved a significant milestone in nuclear fuel technology with the completion of its initial pressing of Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) ... Read More
Unstoppable fury: Tropical Storm Debby sets the stage for historic devastation!
Tropical Storm Debby, which first made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, is now ominously poised to strike again near Myrtle Beach, South ... Read More
Duke Energy gets South Carolina PSC’s approval for new customer rates
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved new customer rates for Duke Energy Carolinas following a comprehensive rate review process that began ... Read More