A South Carolina man was killed during a Fourth of July fireworks explosion, according to the Oconee County Coroner’s Office. Brock K. Jackson, a 20-year-old Aiken resident, died at about 10:45 p.m.

Prosecutors say Kenneth Chee tried to restart his fireworks business shortly after the deadly Esparto explosion. A judge denied him bail Thursday.

The law gives local authorities more power to inspect and regulate fireworks facilities. Industry officials say California ...