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3 wildfires prompt evacuations in North Carolinas Polk County

Monday, March 24 by ABC News

(POLK COUNTY, N.C.) -- Evacuation orders were issued Sunday for parts of Polk County, North Carolina, where three large wildfires have burned more than 3,000 acres combined and two of the blazes remain out of control, according to authorities.The three separate fires -- the... Read More.

Firefighters gaining upper hand after more than 175 fires erupt in the Carolinas

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

After a rash of wildfires broke out over the weekend, scorching thousands of acres in South and North Carolina, firefighters on Monday reported making significant progress in extinguishing the blazes that prompted mass evacuations and threatened numerous homes, officials said.At one point on Saturday and... Read More.

Lawsuit filed against South Carolinas race, gender curriculum restrictions

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- South Carolina schools are facing a lawsuit over restrictions on what can be taught about racial inequality in K-12 public schools.The state's Budget Proviso 1.79 states that no state funding should go toward certain "concepts" touching on race or sex --... Read More.

Escaped primates open can of worms for South Carolinas Alpha Genesis research lab

Tuesday, November 19 by ABC News

(YEMASSEE, SC) -- With four primates still on the loose after 43 of them escaped on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis Inc. research laboratory in South Carolina, the Low Country facility has come under intense scrutiny.Animal rights groups have cited the company's history... Read More.

Possible Tropical Storm Helene nears landfall in the Carolinas

Monday, September 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A tropical storm warning is in effect in the Carolinas as the coast braces for a new storm set to make landfall on Monday.The tropical system may strengthen to Tropical Storm Helene by the time it comes on shore near Myrtle... Read More.

North Carolina’s governor race could signal how voters may lean in November

Tuesday, March 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The North Carolina gubernatorial race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and closely-watched face-offs in the battleground state. Leading candidates with polar opposite views are vying for the executive mansion seat in a race that could serve as... Read More.

Three things to watch for in South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary

Saturday, February 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- South Carolina is set to hand former President Donald Trump a landslide victory in its GOP presidential primary Saturday, dealing former Gov. Nikki Haley another setback in her home state.Trump is on an apparent glide path to his third straight GOP White... Read More.

Does Nikki Haley have a chance in South Carolina’s primary? Here’s what some voters are saying

Wednesday, January 24 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- New Hampshire has spoken -- and with South Carolina's primary approaching next month, voters are sharing their thoughts about the race between the state's former governor Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump -- with one voter saying Haley would only get... Read More.

Idalia live updates: Damaging tornadoes, severe flooding from Florida to Carolinas

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Wednesday morning as a powerful Category 3 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay.Idalia weakened throughout the day and is now a tropical storm moving through Georgia... Read More.

North Carolina’s Fort Bragg drops Confederate namesake, renamed Fort Liberty

Friday, June 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- North Carolina's Fort Bragg, named after Confederate Army Gen. Braxton Bragg, was officially redesignated to Fort Liberty on Friday.The renaming ceremony Friday was part of a national campaign to change the names of nine U.S. Army installations, as recommended by the... Read More.

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