Tag: fire
South Carolina’s suburban growth raises wildfire risks
South Carolina wildfires often go unnoticed. But the state’s growth might be why this week’s fires received national coverage.
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Tractor trailer fire shuts down part of I-26 East
Traffic was backed up 4 to 6 miles Wednesday afternoon.
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Fire departments face shortages, funding issues, slower response times
Departments increasingly struggle to recruit, leaving some 911 callers waiting 15 minutes for help to arrive.
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Carolina theatres struggle with lost revenue, smaller in-person performances
Theatres in both Columbia and Charlotte are struggling with the pandemic and the question of when to return to in-person performances.
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Dog saves Navy veteran from house fire
Brian Rand, a Vietnam Navy Seal veteran, rescued Curly from an animal shelter in Hilton Head, South Carolina three years ago. This year, Curly returned the favor and rescued him.
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Fire Safety Day teaches students how to prepare for emergencies
USC Fire Safety, the Columbia Fire Department and USC housing invited students to Greene Street for live demonstrations and interactive exhibits.
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Columbia artists mourn over Notre Dame, the jewel of Paris
Columbia’s Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, located on the corner of Sumter and Gervais Streets,...
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Notre-Dame de Paris: Hope and faith withstand the fire
Members of the Catholic and other religious communities recollect after cathedral fire during Holy Week.
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