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How Democratic kingmaker Clyburn has selected his messages of support for Biden
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) was President Joe Biden‘s key to winning the Democratic nomination in 2020, but as the president has faced mounting calls to step aside from the 2024 campaign, the influential South Carolina Democrat has offered a variety of statements. Clyburn was scheduled to appear on CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday, […]
7 Key Civil Rights Events that Helped Shape South Carolina’s Rich History of Progress
Several key civil rights events during the 20th century have helped shaped the course of South Carolina’s history. Here are 7 important events that had a tremendous impact on our ability to drive progress. 1. The Briggs v. Elliott case in 1952 challenged school segregation in Clarendon County, becoming...
Grand Strand, Pee Dee to see nearly $90M in state aid with start of new fiscal year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Millions of dollars in state aid is headed to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee that will help pay for new police gear, improve college campuses and upgrade aging infrastructure systems. The state’s $40 billion budget, which went into affect on July 1, directs...
Miss Myrtle Beach wins coveted award at Miss South Carolina pageant
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The new Miss South Carolina was crowned on June 29, and Miss Myrtle Beach was one of the last standing on stage. “I just kind of never expected, you know, being like one of the last two standing,” Brooke Vu said. She now adds...
Cents & Sensibility Summer Pop-Up Fair
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - You can support local artists and authors later this week at Cents and Sensibility Summer Pop-Up. Proprietor Liz Palles and General Manager Paul Reed joined us on Morning Break with a look ahead to this Thursday’s event.
Soundtrack Summer at The Lucas Theatre
The movie series brings favorite films back to the big screen for one-night-only events — complete with creative concessions, costumes and crowds. Photography courtesy THE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN. GOING TO AN AIR-CONDITIONED CINEMA, particularly in the dog days of summer, is a time-honored pastime. And while...
In Session: Suspect indicted for felony murder in Tatem Street shooting
This column is part of a weekly round-up of notable grand jury indictments and court decisions, following through on cases reported by Savannah Morning News public safety reporter Drew Favakeh. If there are cases you're curious about, email Drew at AFavakeh@Gannett.com. Man indicted for felony murder in Tatem Street shooting ...
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