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UConn Advances to Final Four After Elite Eight Victory Over USC

UConn defeated USC 78-64 in the Elite Eight, advancing to the Final Four for the 24th time; Paige Bueckers scored 31 points, and Sarah Strong had 22 points and 17 rebounds, while USC played without injured star JuJu Watkins.

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Table Rock Fire Spreads into North Carolina, Prompts Mass Evacuations

The Table Rock Fire, started March 21st in South Carolina by four teenagers, grew to over 11,468 acres by Sunday, crossing into North Carolina and prompting over 1,400 evacuations; it's now the highest-priority fire in the US.

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South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina death row inmate Mikal Mahdi chose execution by firing squad on April 11th, citing inadequate legal representation at his original trial where he received the death penalty for killing a police officer in 2004; his lawyers are appealing, citing his childhood trauma.

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Wildfires Rage Across Carolinas, Fueled by Hurricane Debris

Wildfires in western North Carolina and South Carolina, fueled by dry conditions and downed trees from Hurricane Helene, have burned at least 11.9 square miles (30.8 sq km), prompting mandatory evacuations for 146 properties in Polk County as of Tuesday.

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Carolinas Wildfires Scorch Thousands of Acres, Destroy Homes

Wildfires in the Carolinas have burned over 2,100 acres, destroying at least nine homes and forcing evacuations; strong winds and drought fuel the infernos, while a cold front could worsen conditions Monday; other areas face severe weather.

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SC Businessman Sues Rep. Mace for Defamation

South Carolina businessman Brian Musgrave is suing Rep. Nancy Mace for defamation after she accused him on the House floor of being part of a sex trafficking ring and filming non-consensual nude videos, claims he denies; the suit challenges the legal limits of the Speech and Debate Clause.

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Tort Reform Sweeping Through Southern States

Georgia recently passed tort reform legislation (SB 68) to reduce lawsuit costs, followed by similar moves in South Carolina and Texas, aiming to lower the "tort tax" on residents and businesses, impacting insurance premiums and economic growth.

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South Carolina Wildfires Double in Size Daily

A wildfire in South Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains has burned 17 square miles, doubling in size daily for three days due to dry conditions and high winds, but firefighters have prevented structural damage and injuries, though the fire season is expected to continue for many months.

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Hurricane Helene's Aftermath Fuels Major South Carolina Wildfires

Fueled by Hurricane Helene's debris, three large wildfires are currently burning in South Carolina, impacting over 12,722 acres; the South Carolina National Guard is actively assisting alongside 550 firefighters and 96 apparatus.

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South Carolina Proposes Nation's Lowest Income Tax Rate

South Carolina's House Bill 4216 proposes slashing the state's income tax rate from a 6.2% top rate to a 3.99% flat rate in 2025, potentially reaching 2.49% contingent on revenue; this plan, supported by the Governor and key legislators, uses budget surplus and AGI tax base broadening to make South ...

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2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament: Bracket Reveal and Key Storylines

The 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament bracket will be revealed on March 17th, featuring 68 teams vying for the championship, with South Carolina aiming for a repeat win despite unprecedented parity among top teams, leading to uncertainty around the top seeds.

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Army Recruiter Convicted of Murder; Girlfriend Faces Charges

John Blauvelt, a U.S. Army recruiter, was convicted of murdering his wife, Cati Blauvelt, in South Carolina in 2016; his 17-year-old girlfriend, Hannah Thompson, who fled with him, later provided crucial testimony leading to his life sentence, but now faces 55 years in prison for her involvement.

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