4-year-old among 5 dead in fiery South Carolina crash
Five people, including a 4-year-old, were killed when three vehicles crashed and burst into flames near the southern South Carolina coast, authorities said Thursday. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a BMW driver traveling south on a road in St. Helena Island attempted to pass a Toyota pickup truck also traveling south on Wednesday […]
South Carolina Freedom Caucus fights the ‘uniparty’
South Carolina Freedom Caucus It’s a coalition of more than a dozen state lawmakers fighting to advance conservative principles in the Palmetto State, but Republicans Overwhelming majority In Congress, the Freedom Caucus’ fight is not just against Democrats but also Republicans. State Rep. Josiah Magnuson (R-Ill.), who serves as executive director of the Freedom Caucus, […]
Cook Political Report shifts North Carolina governor’s race to ‘toss up’
Nonpartisan Cook Political Report (CPR) on Tuesday changed the closely watched North Carolina gubernatorial race from “Democrat-leaning” to “close,” citing the Republican candidate’s impressive fundraising metrics. The race is pitting Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson against Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein to succeed Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper, who is term-limited. Of the state’s 7.4 million […]
Donald Trump flies over Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina
On Sunday, former President Trump flew over the Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina in his private jet, dubbed “Trump Force One,” before attending the NASCAR race. Trump Force One flied The race took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. “We’re going through Charlotte Motor Speedway. […]
Retired South Carolina Army vet whose geologist son vanished without a trace running for Congress
David Robinson turned his life around after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, selling his trucking business to join the Army and serving two tours of duty in Afghanistan before being injured in an IED blast. “I joined the military because I felt a duty to fight for our country, to […]
South Carolina agency gave child to ‘monster,’ according to lawsuit
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The lawsuit says South Carolina agencies supposed to protect vulnerable children placed the teen “in the hands of a monster.” Greg Martin, an alleged predator facing more than 10 sex crime charges dating back to 2022, is accused of luring the victim, overdosing on drugs and mentally and physically abusing her over […]
Supreme Court Rejects Democrat Attempt to Flip Congressional Seat in South Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an attempt by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NACP) to redistrict South Carolina to turn a Republican seat into a Democratic one. Representative Nancy Mace (Republican), who currently holds a competitive seat in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, filed a lawsuit against […]
‘One in a million chance’: North Carolina groundskeeper finds mysterious space object in the woods
A groundskeeper in North Carolina reportedly discovered a mysterious object from outer space on a remote trail. WLOSIt has not been confirmed what the object is or who it belongs to. Justin Klontz, 39, and a coworker were doing maintenance work around Glamping Collective, a luxury campground in Haywood County, when they stumbled upon the […]
University of North Carolina Board Votes To End DEI Requirements
The University of North Carolina (UNC) System Board of Governors approved a new policy Thursday that alters the framework for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across its campuses, News & Observer reported. The new policy is poised to reshape administrative and programmatic support for DEI at public universities in the state and has sparked […]
UNC Board of Governors votes to repeal DEI mandates for North Carolina public universities
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Thursday voted in favor of a new policy that would eliminate previous diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mandates for the state’s public universities. After the vote, about 50 students and other demonstrators gathered outside the UNC System offices in Raleigh, and at least two protesters […]