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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to provide live coverage of 2024 presidential and statewide election results
| November 05, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will air comprehensive live coverage of the 2024 presidential election results and races throughout the state on Nov. 5 across its statewide television and radio networks.
Rafael forms, tropical storm watches issued for parts of Florida
Irene Sans
| November 05, 2024
The National Hurricane Center has officially named the system over the Caribbean Rafael. The tropical storm is moving north at 9 mph and will continue to move toward the north-northwest. It travels over every warm water, and the wind shear is expected to be low through Wednesday as it approaches western Cuba.
South Carolina sets new early vote turnout record before Election Day
| November 04, 2024
More than 1.5 million South Carolinians have already voted in the 2024 general election, shattering the state's early turnout in 2020 and 2022. That turnout accounts for about 45% of the state's more than 3.4 million registered voters.
New data shows sudden drop in SC drug overdose deaths
Cassie Cornwell, Carolina News and Reporter
| November 04, 2024
After years of rising drug overdose deaths in South Carolina, newly released data shows a hopeful change. This comes as South Carolina has made more of an effort to increase availability and educate people about naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug. While an encouraging sign, local experts say a lot more work is needed.
SEC fines South Carolina $250,000 after fans rush field following win over top 10 Texas A&M
Associated Press
| November 04, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina was fined $250,000 by the Southeastern Conference for fans rushing the field after the Gamecocks' 44-20 win over then No. 10 Texas A&M at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday night.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 forms in the Caribbean
Irene Sans
| November 03, 2024
The National Hurricane Center has labeled the disorganized system over the Caribbean Sea Potential Tropical Cyclone 18. This label is given to systems that are still very disorganized but with a high potential to develop further and become stronger. Most importantly, this label allows the National Hurricane Center to officially start advisories to warn the public about imminent impacts ahead.