Author: Brooke Rakowski

After historic flooding, S.C. dams still in need of repairs

By Brooke Rakowski | Apr 26, 2019

Historic flooding in 2015 still has an impact on the Midlands today. Over half of the dams that breached or failed still remain un-repaired.

Human trafficking survivors find a safe haven

By Brooke Rakowski | Apr 12, 2019

The state legislature is looking into ways to protect young girls lured into sex trafficking in South Carolina.

Amid rural Lowcountry fields, education is desolate landscape

By Brooke Rakowski | Mar 4, 2019

Seemingly endless fields of cotton and bare land where trees once stood tall. Houses crumbling...

Battle of Aiken draws Yankees and Confederates

By Brooke Rakowski | Mar 1, 2019

Reenactment enthusiasts gather to celebrate the history of the Civil War and its Battle of Aiken.

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Author: Brooke Rakowski

After historic flooding, S.C. dams still in need of repairs

Human trafficking survivors find a safe haven

Amid rural Lowcountry fields, education is desolate landscape

Battle of Aiken draws Yankees and Confederates

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