Burn ban still in effect as Covington Drive fire remains 80% contained
As of Monday morning, the Covington Drive fire is 80% contained and remains at 2,059 acres, according to the S.C. Forestry Commission.
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Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page
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14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation
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Crews respond to house fire in Irmo
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South Carolina, Indiana women in March Madness rematch after tight Sweet 16 game last year
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Nike sales are tumbling
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Disney shareholders reject anti-LGBTQ proposal
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Meta blocks whistleblower from talking to Congress
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Trump administration debates invoking 'state secrets privilege' around deportation flights
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Covington Drive fire containment continues; red flag alert & burn bans in effect
The Covington Drive fire remains 80% contained at 2,059 acres on Friday, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America
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Fewer than 1% of March Madness brackets remain perfect after first day of games
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Rep. Nancy Mace rejects invite to Charleston Town Hall
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Cheesecake Factory updates its menu
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