Limestone University annouces closure

Upstate S.C. school follows St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, N.C. which is closing on Monday, May 5

N.C. Board of Education to meet in Waynesville

Proposed changes to rules regarding athletics is on the agenda for the Thursday, May 1 meeting

WNC residents face hurdles while rebuilding from Helene

Venezuelan couple fight ICE detention in El Paso, Texas after three judges say they should not be held; Groups nationwide eye Supreme Court hearing on Montgomery County, Maryland LGBTQ books in schools case

UPDATE: Gaffney foundation commits $1 million towards Limestone’s future

Financial commitment provides hope for university, future still uncertain

Three South Carolina businesses announce a combined 124 new jobs

Companies in Fairfield, Oconee and Colleton counties make expansion plans

Residents along LA’s Alameda Corridor are tired of polluting businesses

U.S. Department of Justice sues Maine over transgender athlete policy; Walmart gunman will go to Texas state prison after guilty plea

N.C. DEQ to hold public hearing on Weatherization Assistance Program Thursday, April 17

The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income residents save energy and reduce their utility bills.

Asheville Watchdog sues City of Asheville, alleging open meetings law violations

The detention of three children and their mother shocked a Northern New York town. It also highlighted just how much the region’s key industries depend on immigrant workers.

Nearly 19,000 acres of land in South Carolina has burned in 2025

The recent Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires in Greenville and Pickens counties contributed to the figure

Asheville’s jobless rate — North Carolina’s highest — is ‘new and unwelcome’ territory

Tulane University accuses students who participated in peaceful, off-campus protest of conduct violations

North Carolina announces grant program for local businesses impacted by Helene

Asheville leads the state's metropolitan areas in unemployment, multiple WNC counties are in the top 10

UPDATE: Carolinas lift burning bans

South Carolina had a burning ban for five counties that was lifted Wednesday afternoon; evacuation orders lifted in Greenville and Pickens counties in S.C. and Polk County, N.C.

wildfires

Rain expected to aid firefighting

Cause of fires determined for all but one. Two of the three N.C. blazes were caused by power lines while the cause of one is yet to be determined. Both of the S.C. blazes were caused by humans.

disabilities

Disability advocates, families push N.C. lawmakers for more services, funding

Walmart gunman in El Paso, Texas won't face death penalty

Eastern North Carolina

North Carolina has lost 12 rural hospitals since 2005, Medicaid cuts could worsen the trend

Since 2005, North Carolina lost 12 rural hospitals. Three hospitals closed in 2017. The most recent closure was the 43-bed Martin General Hospital in 2023.

North Carolina

Black Cove Fire in Polk County, N.C. is 17 percent contained as of Wednesday night

Fire managers and emergency officials will attend a community meeting held by the Town of Saluda Thursday March 27, at 6 p.m.

South Carolina

South Carolina has lost 4 rural hospitals since 2010, Medicaid cuts could worsen the trend

The hospitals that closed were Bamberg County Memorial in Bamberg, Southern Palmetto Hospital in Barnwell, Marlboro Park Hospital in Bennettsville, and Fairfield Memorial in Winnsboro. South Carolina currently has 24 rural hospitals that are open.

North Carolina

Firefighters continue to battle Polk County fires in western NC

South Carolina secures federal help for Upstate blazes

North Carolina

North Carolina launches website to attract displaced federal workers

North Carolina recently launched a website encouraging recently displaced federal workers or Hurricane Helene to work for state government, according to a recent statement from Governor Josh Stein's office. “If you have recently been displaced from your career of service, North Carolina encourages you to apply,” said Office

South Carolina

S.C. Governor declares state of emergency for Pickens County fire

Multiple fires occurring in North Carolina, majority in western part of the state

North Carolina

As Griffin case drags on, some NC voters can’t help but feel ‘targeted’

Mahmoud Khalil still detained in Louisiana despite case being moved to New Jersey

South Carolina issues statewide burn ban

Ban starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2005

Helene

The House Oversight Committee Wants Answers From FEMA on the Hurricane Helene Response

Memphis domestic violence center closes because of lack of funding

Both Carolinas issue alerts about increased wildfire risk

North Carolina issues burn ban for all 100 counties, South Carolina discourages burning in its 46 counties