SC Public Safety

Over 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County FacilityOver 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County Facility

Over 40 Rhesus Macaques Escape from Beaufort County Facility

News Summary In Beaufort County, South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility due to a…

1 day ago
Traffic Standstill in Greenville, SC: Bomb Threat Disrupts I-85Traffic Standstill in Greenville, SC: Bomb Threat Disrupts I-85

Traffic Standstill in Greenville, SC: Bomb Threat Disrupts I-85

News Summary A bomb threat escalated from a routine traffic stop in Greenville, SC, causing the closure of all lanes…

2 days ago
South Carolina Residents Get More Time for Disaster LoansSouth Carolina Residents Get More Time for Disaster Loans

South Carolina Residents Get More Time for Disaster Loans

News Summary Good news for South Carolina residents affected by disasters in 2024! The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending…

3 days ago
Carolina Wildfire Crisis: State of Emergency DeclaredCarolina Wildfire Crisis: State of Emergency Declared

Carolina Wildfire Crisis: State of Emergency Declared

News Summary Myrtle Beach faces a dire wildfire emergency with over 2,000 acres engulfed in flames. Evacuations have been ordered…

5 days ago
Rhesus Macaques Make a Run for It in South CarolinaRhesus Macaques Make a Run for It in South Carolina

Rhesus Macaques Make a Run for It in South Carolina

News Summary In a surprising turn of events, 43 young rhesus macaques escaped from a research facility in South Carolina…

1 week ago
Hazy Skies and Evacuations in North and South CarolinaHazy Skies and Evacuations in North and South Carolina

Hazy Skies and Evacuations in North and South Carolina

News Summary Residents of North and South Carolina are facing hazy skies due to ongoing wildfires, prompting evacuations in certain…

1 week ago
Minor Earthquake Shakes Up South Carolina’s Oconee CountyMinor Earthquake Shakes Up South Carolina’s Oconee County

Minor Earthquake Shakes Up South Carolina’s Oconee County

News Summary On February 9, 2025, a 1.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Oconee County, South Carolina. The tremor hit…

2 weeks ago
Evacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Grows Near Carolina ForestEvacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Grows Near Carolina Forest

Evacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Grows Near Carolina Forest

News Summary A rapidly spreading wildfire has prompted evacuation orders for multiple neighborhoods in Carolina Forest, covering approximately 1,200 acres.…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Timber Industry Faces Tough TimesSouth Carolina’s Timber Industry Faces Tough Times

South Carolina’s Timber Industry Faces Tough Times

News Summary The timber industry in South Carolina is experiencing significant challenges, with recent mill closures and a marked decline…

2 weeks ago