Wine and Food Festival in NYC may help struggling South Street Seaport
NYC Wine & Food Festival Returns to Manhattan This week, after a year’s stay in Brooklyn, the New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is back in Manhattan, potentially giving the South Street Seaport a much-needed lift. Now in its 18th year, the festival runs from Wednesday to Sunday and features renowned chef Jean-Georges […]
Chloe Kitts from South Carolina will miss the season due to an ACL injury.
South Carolina’s pursuit of another national title has hit a snag. The university announced Monday that standout forward Chloe Kitts will miss the entire season due to a torn ACL in her right knee, with surgery planned for later this week. Details surrounding how Kitts incurred the injury remain uncertain. The Gamecocks’ season is set […]
Brazil and South Africa’s currencies rise as Trump softens his stance on the trade war.
Currency Trends in Emerging Markets (Bloomberg) — The currencies from Brazil, South Africa, and Mexico did well against other emerging market currencies on Monday. This positive shift came as trade worries subsided, and trading activity in the U.S. bond market was light due to a holiday. During the Americas session, both the Brazilian real and […]
South Carolina women’s basketball star will miss the 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury
Gamecocks Face Challenges in Upcoming Season As the 2025-26 season approaches, the South Carolina Gamecocks, under the leadership of Dawn Staley, are facing a significant loss in their frontcourt depth. This setback follows the announcement that Ashlyn Watkins will not be participating this season. Additionally, senior forward Chloe Kitts confirmed on Monday morning that she […]
Four people killed, more than 20 hurt in shooting at South Carolina beach bar: ‘Screaming and panic and fear’
Tragic Shooting in South Carolina Bar A shooting early Sunday morning at a bar along the South Carolina coast resulted in four fatalities and more than 20 injuries, as reported by local authorities. Willy’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island was crowded when sheriff’s deputies arrived, finding several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. St. […]
Shooting at a bar on St. Helena Island results in 4 fatalities and 20 injuries in South Carolina
Shooting in South Carolina Bar Leaves Four Dead, Many Injured At least four people died and around 20 others were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at a bar on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, according to local law enforcement. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were summoned to Willie’s Bar and […]
Chinese coast guard collides with and damages Philippine ship near island in South China Sea
On Sunday, the Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese coast guard vessel employed a strong water cannon to ram into a Philippine government ship that was anchored near an island inhabited by Filipinos in the contested South China Sea, resulting in minor injuries. Fortunately, there were no injuries among the crew of the BRP […]
South Carolina’s longest-serving death row inmate Fred Singleton passes away at 81
Death of Longest Serving Inmate on South Carolina’s Death Row This week, authorities reported that Fred Singleton, an 81-year-old inmate, passed away from natural causes. He was recognized as the longest-serving prisoner on South Carolina’s death row. The South Carolina Department of Corrections revealed on Friday that Singleton died on Monday at the Kirkland Correctional […]
South Carolina couple’s detailed Halloween display leads to 911 calls thinking their house is on fire
trick or heat. A spirited couple from South Carolina is asking their neighbors to stop dialing 911, claiming their elaborate Halloween setup makes it appear as though their home is ablaze. Sam Lee and Amanda Riggins Peden recalled that the night they activated their striking decorations on October 3, the fire department received three or […]
South Lake Tahoe mayor writes strange letter to community newspaper admitting to theft from church and a suicide attempt
California Mayor Investigated for Embezzlement and Suicide Attempt The mayor of South Lake Tahoe, Tamara Wallace, is under investigation following the release of a troubling letter to a local newspaper. In this letter, she confessed to embezzling funds from a church and revealed that she attempted suicide on her birthday last month due to overwhelming […]