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Monkeys Escape from Research Facility in South CarolinaMonkeys Escape from Research Facility in South Carolina

Monkeys Escape from Research Facility in South Carolina

News Summary On November 8, 2024, Beaufort County faced an unusual incident as 43 rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha…

3 days ago
South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces CrisisSouth Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has raised alarms regarding the failing child welfare system in South Carolina following the resignation…

7 days ago
South Carolina Recaptures All 43 Rhesus MacaquesSouth Carolina Recaptures All 43 Rhesus Macaques

South Carolina Recaptures All 43 Rhesus Macaques

News Summary In an unusual incident, 43 young female rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from a research facility in Beaufort County,…

2 weeks ago
Final Four Rhesus Macaques Recaptured in South CarolinaFinal Four Rhesus Macaques Recaptured in South Carolina

Final Four Rhesus Macaques Recaptured in South Carolina

News Summary After spending two months on the loose, the last four out of 43 rhesus macaques have been recaptured…

1 month ago
Final Four Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Recaptured in YemasseeFinal Four Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Recaptured in Yemassee

Final Four Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Recaptured in Yemassee

News Summary The search for the last four of the 43 escaped female rhesus macaque monkeys in Yemassee, South Carolina,…

2 months ago
Historic Winter Storm Hits the Southern U.S., Affecting MillionsHistoric Winter Storm Hits the Southern U.S., Affecting Millions

Historic Winter Storm Hits the Southern U.S., Affecting Millions

News Summary A rare winter storm is blanketing the Southern U.S., impacting over 220 million people. States from Texas to…

2 months ago
Columbia’s Beagle Rescue Highlights Community NeedColumbia’s Beagle Rescue Highlights Community Need

Columbia’s Beagle Rescue Highlights Community Need

News Summary Nearly five dozen beagles were rescued in Columbia, SC, on January 17, 2024, after a daring seizure operation.…

2 months ago
Medical Emergency Causes Delay for Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the SeasMedical Emergency Causes Delay for Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas

Medical Emergency Causes Delay for Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas

News Summary A medical emergency aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas has delayed the ship's return to Baltimore by…

2 months ago
Heartbreaking Tragedy on I-385 Claims Mother and Unborn ChildHeartbreaking Tragedy on I-385 Claims Mother and Unborn Child

Heartbreaking Tragedy on I-385 Claims Mother and Unborn Child

News Summary A tragic accident on Interstate 385 in Simpsonville, SC, resulted in the loss of 24-year-old Marie Jabbie and…

2 months ago
Upstate South Carolina Schools Transition to E-LearningUpstate South Carolina Schools Transition to E-Learning

Upstate South Carolina Schools Transition to E-Learning

News Summary With a severe winter storm predicted to impact travel and safety, multiple school districts in Upstate South Carolina…

2 months ago