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Saturday, May 9, 2026
Meagan Nations Appointed City Clerk / Human Resources Director for Pickens
Meagan Nations, a lifelong Pickens County resident with eight years of experience as Clerk to Council, will begin her new role as City Clerk / Human Resources Director for the City of Pickens on June 15, 2026.
Today's Sections
Community Sports
Read Section →Nationals Bombard Phillies with 17 Hits in Wiemers' Record Onslaught
James Wiemers etched his name in Nationals lore with a record-breaking performance, leading Washington to a 17-hit demolition of the Phillies. The rout showcased the Nats' offensive firepower, overwhelming Philadelphia's pitching staff in a statement win. Initially reported by ESPN, the game highlighted a turning point in the NL East rivalry.
May 9
Pulisic, USMNT Stars Skip Gold Cup Amid Rest, Club Duties
May 9
Clark Sidelined: Fever Star Out at Least 2 Weeks With Quad Strain
May 9
Mavericks Defy 1.8% Odds to Land No. 1 Pick, Eyes on Flagg
May 9
PSG Crushes Inter 5-0 for First Champions League Crown in Record Rout
May 9
Local Business
Read Section →Bank Stocks Surge on Record Trading, Double-Digit Loan Growth
Major U.S. banks kicked off 2026 with blockbuster first-quarter earnings, fueled by record trading revenue and robust loan expansion. Wall Street rallied as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and peers crushed estimates amid resilient fundamentals. The results signal a healthy sector poised for the year's second half.
May 9
Oil Boom Lifts Energy Sector Past Earnings Forecasts
May 9
US-China Trade Talks Restart as Tariff Clouds Loom
May 9
CRE Rebounds: Office Transactions Surge 20% in 2025
May 9
U.S. Retail Sales Hit $752B in March, Fueling 4.4% Growth Outlook
May 9
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?
In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.
May 9
The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity
May 9
The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?
May 9
Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground
May 9
Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life
May 9
State News
Read Section →Benedict Mass Communication Students Attend Inaugural HBCU Media Conference
Benedict College Mass Communication students, including Columbia residents Haley Freeman and Kobe Jeffcoat, attended the inaugural SC HBCU Media Conference focused on career readiness and content creation.
May 9
Man Charged With Attempting to Assassinate President Trump After Incident Near White House
May 9
McMaster's Bond Reform Law Targets Repeat Violent Offenders in South Carolina
May 9
Lexington Police Hunt for Kidnapped SC Teen at Gunpoint
May 9
National
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Wildfires Force 50,000 Evacuations North of Los Angeles
More than 50,000 people fled their homes as the explosive Hughes Fire tore through rugged terrain north of Los Angeles, fueled by fierce winds and bone-dry conditions. Firefighters mounted a rapid assault on the blaze, which charred 15 square miles in hours, amid ongoing battles with deadlier fires that have claimed 28 lives. With red flag warnings lingering, the crisis underscores California's relentless wildfire threat.
May 9
16-Year-Old Shooter Kills Self After Wounding Two at Colorado High School
May 9
Georgia Prosecutor Drops Historic RICO Case Against Trump
May 9
EPA Urges Spill Reporting After Recent Train Derailments Raise Alarm
May 9
NASA Pushes Artemis III to Late 2027 Amid Orion Flaws
May 9
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