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Ignite Tech Impacts North Berkeley Innovation Summit, collaborating with Google Data Center and the Watson Institute, brought together students, adults, and the community to explore technology, build skills, and spark new ideas. The event featured hands-on demos, workshops on AI, mechatronics, financial literacy, and more. Speakers emphasized the importance of mastering these tools for a stronger future. The summit highlighted the potential of local partnerships to open doors to college, careers, and leadership in tech for rural communities. Checkout Solipillow.com

Georgetown County in South Carolina implements a burn ban this weekend due to high wildfire risks caused by dry weather. The ban covers unincorporated areas and allows exceptions for forestry, wildlife, and farm burns, as well as small fires for cooking and heating. The ban remains in effect until lifted, so stay informed and fire-smart. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Carolina gubernatorial candidates campaign finance reports reveal Pamela Evette leads with $2M raised, followed by Nancy Mace at $1.6M and Ralph Norman at $1.3M. Mace stands out with over 42,000 individual contributions, mostly small ones, while Norman has around 1,000. Evette spent more in the last quarter but has raised more overall. Norman leads in cash on hand with $1.8M, including a $1M loan to himself. On the Democratic side, Mullins McLeod self-funds $1.4M, and Jermaine Johnson has $2,811. The Republican primary is June 9th, with election day November 3rd. Checkout Solipillow.com

Berkeley County School Districts winter commencement ceremony turned chaotic as hundreds of parents were turned away due to venue capacity, leaving them unable to watch their kids graduate. Parents criticized the district for lack of planning and warnings about limited seats, despite a large turnout expected. The ceremony, traditionally open to everyone without tickets, saw around 220 graduates and started promptly at 11 a.m. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Carolina Forestry Commission issues Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties due to dry conditions, urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and check local restrictions. Upstate counties not affected. Alert in place until lifted. Checkout Solipillow.com

Former South Carolina state representative RJ May, convicted of distributing child sexual abuse material, faces a potential twenty-year prison sentence, lifetime supervision, and restitution to victims. Prosecutors describe him as a major hub for child pornography distribution, sending over two hundred twenty videos to hundreds of people across multiple states and countries. Despite voting for harsher punishments on child exploitation crimes in the legislature, May is accused of knowingly harming hundreds of children. He is currently held at the Edgefield County Detention Center and faces additional charges for failing to file state income taxes. Checkout Solipillow.com

Train derails in Summerville, South Carolina, causing highway closure and chemical spill concerns. Norfolk Southern train, carrying empty chlorobenzene tank, leads to shelter-in-place order, now lifted. Highway seventy-eight remains closed for investigation and cleanup. Stay tuned for updates. Checkout Solipillow.com

A train derailment in Dorchester County, South Carolina, closes Highway 78, prompting a shelter-in-place order. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the empty chlorobenzene tank car prevented a spill. The cause is under investigation, and residents are advised to avoid the area. Checkout Solipillow.com

A train derailment in Summerville, South Carolina, has closed U.S. Highway 78, potentially due to a chemical spill. Emergency crews are on the scene, and a shelter-in-place alert has been issued for nearby residents. Mayor Russ Touchberry assures no immediate danger, but safety officials urge residents to stay updated. Checkout Solipillow.com