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From the HERE City National DeskST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Milwaukee Brewers are champions for the first time. Milwaukee closed out the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-1 win Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, wrapping up the World Series in five games and bringing a title to a franchise that…
Education
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The Beaufort County School District collected nine Excellent ratings when the state issued its 2026 school report cards, its highest total since the state began using its current accountability system in 2018. More than 94% of the district’s report cards landed at Excellent, Good or Average, and…
From HERE Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — River Street now has a candy shop at each end. Savannah's Candy Kitchen marked the opening of its newest store, called Savannah's Candy Kitchen West End, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Savannah, Ga. The new shop is at 427 W.…
Politics
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Beaufort County voters head into the Nov. 3 general election with two big local choices: whether to add a penny to the sales tax for roads, and who will replace the only sheriff many residents have known in a generation. Sheriff P.J. Tanner is stepping down after…
Politics
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Beaufort County voters will find a two-part road funding question on their Nov. 3 ballots, asking them to add a penny to the local sales tax for as long as nine years or until $780 million comes in. A yes vote on the first part would lift…
From HERE Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah wants to hear from the public before it writes its first local rules for data centers. On Wednesday the city posted an online survey for people who live, work or own businesses in the city, and it will take comments through Nov. 20. The plan is…
From HERE Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina freshman Amelia Harris has been named the Southeastern Conference women’s golf Freshman of the Week for the second time this fall, the league announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Gamecocks, based in Columbia, have now collected three of the weekly freshman awards this season, with…
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