Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls out New York Magazine after article
Congresswoman and candidate for governor Nancy Mace is calling an article in New York Magazine "a hit piece aimed at debunking her reputation."
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It's cheaper to rent than buy
While homebuyers seem to have an advantage in the housing market these days, renting may be the smarter move.
Disney names new CEO
Disney has announced who will take over for Bob Iger as CEO.
PepsiCo slashes snack prices
You could soon see the price of your favorite snacks dip by about 15%.
House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown
The Republican-led House on Tuesday voted to pass the government funding package to end the partial shutdown.
Former VP Kamala Harris announces rescheduled Columbia tour stop
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will be seeing the Midlands at a later time.
GOP leaders push toward a vote on ending the partial government shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump’s “play call” for funding the government will be put to the test on Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown.
Wall Street drifts in mixed trading as gold and silver prices bounce back
The U.S. stock market is drifting through mixed trading on Tuesday, while gold and silver bounce back from their latest sell-off.
Sculpting Black history - 1-on-1 with artist Basil Watson
Sculptor Basil Watson has spent much of his life creating unforgettable sculptures.
Midlands gas prices fall 11 cents
The roller coaster at the pump continues this week.
January jobs report delayed
For the second time in four months, a partial federal government shutdown is silencing key economic data.
Spending power grew in 9 states
Most Americans have lost spending power in the past five years.
New federal SNAP work requirements take effect in SC
SCDSS says as of Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have taken effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells
Kristen Hanneman made a small decision in 2022 that would upend life for her entire town.
What to know about the partial government shutdown
The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall.
Stocks, gold and silver steady following more wild swings in markets overnight
Wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight eased after Wall Street opened for trading on Monday. U.S. stocks rose modestly following gains in Europe and sharp drops in Asia, while gold and silver prices rallied back from severe earlier losses.
Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earths elements
The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks.
Are we in for 6 more weeks of winter? Punxsutawney Phil has rendered his judgement
Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of winter. pic.twitter.com/5ScvGOGQ0D — The Associated Press (@AP) February 2, 2026 PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a…
6 winter storm related deaths confirmed by SC Dept. of Public Health
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is announcing two additional deaths confirmed as being related to the winter storm that swept through the state this past weekend, bringing the total number of storm-related fatalities to six.
State Government offices closed Monday, says Gov. McMaster
Via social media, Governor Henry McMaster says state government offices will be closed on Monday, February 2nd.
