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05/02/2026 · Kershaw County

Horry County OKs $150M Myrtle Beach Resort Amid Dune Backlash

Horry County Council has approved a massive $150 million oceanfront resort in Myrtle Beach, promising 400 luxury units and economic boom. But environmentalists warn of irreversible damage to fragile coastal dunes and wildlife habitats. The vote splits the community between jobs and nature.

05/02/2026

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Columbia Hosts SCHSL 2026 Track Championships at Spring Valley

Hundreds of South Carolina's top high school track athletes are converging on Columbia this week for the SCHSL state championships. From sprint relays to distance marathons, divisions kick off Thursday at Spring Valley High School, promising record-breaking performances under the Midlands sun. Local stars eye glory as Class 5A Division 1 opens the action.

05/02/2026

Health

SC Public Health Warns of Dengue Threat as Mosquito Season Looms

South Carolina's Department of Public Health is urging vigilance against dengue fever amid rising risks from local mosquitoes and global outbreaks. A new state dashboard tracks cases of the mosquito-borne virus, which has surged dramatically in the Americas. With spring travel peaking, officials fear both imported and homegrown infections in the Palmetto State.

05/02/2026

Business

Charleston Rides Wave of Record Cruise Passengers in 2026

Charleston is capitalizing on a booming national cruise trend that has Americans setting sail in record numbers. The Port of Charleston is positioned to benefit from AAA's projection of 21.7 million American cruise passengers in 2026, the fourth consecutive year of record volume for the industry.

05/02/2026

Sports

Gamecocks Reload: South Carolina Women's Basketball Navigates Portal Season

Less than a week after losing the national championship to UCLA, Dawn Staley's South Carolina women's basketball program is reshaping its roster through the transfer portal. The Gamecocks have already landed former Texas guard Jordan Lee, one of the portal's top available players, while pursuing five-star recruit Oliviyah Edwards.

05/02/2026

Business

Boeing Breaks Ground on $1B Expansion, 1,000 Jobs for North Charleston

Boeing's North Charleston campus marked a milestone Friday with a groundbreaking for a $1 billion expansion aimed at ramping up 787 Dreamliner production to 10 planes monthly by 2026. The project promises over 1,000 new jobs in the Lowcountry and 2,500 construction positions, bolstering South Carolina's aerospace dominance. State leaders hailed the move as a win for advanced manufacturing in the Palmetto State.

05/02/2026

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