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News Summary Robert Crimo III, responsible for the tragic Highland Park shooting during the 2022 Independence Day parade, pleaded guilty to all charges just before...
News Summary U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, causing significant market declines. The S&P 500...
News Summary In a significant development, Robert Crimo III has pled guilty to all charges related to the Highland Park parade shooting that occurred on...
News Summary The Senate recently voted against a bill aimed at banning transgender girls and women from competing in women’s sports. The legislation fell short...
News Summary Florence will soon welcome its first-ever Panda Express, with construction now underway at 2661 David H. McLeod Blvd, adjacent to Chipotle. Set to...
News Summary A significant wildfire has spread rapidly in Carolina Forest, covering over 2,059 acres. Firefighting efforts have achieved 30% containment, with the South Carolina...
News Summary Pittsylvania County, Virginia, is set to welcome a new technology and training center from TECHnista LLC, which will invest nearly $1.6 million and...
News Summary Michelin North America, Inc. marks a notable milestone of 50 years in Greenville, SC, along with the 35th anniversary of its North American...
News Summary Pallidus Inc., a semiconductor startup in Albany, has laid off 37 employees, marking a 44% reduction in its workforce due to challenges in...
News Summary On March 1, 2025, Waitsfield, Vermont, became the site of passionate pro-Ukraine protests against Vice President JD Vance. Sparked by perceived disrespect towards...