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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.

Two dozen displaced following Sunday morning apartment fire

Chief Jenkins says no injuries were reported, however one resident had to jump off of a balcony to escape the blaze, he was uninjured.

SC Troopers urging everyone to stay off icy, slick roads

Roads across the state are treacherous. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, throughout the state, they are dealing with accidents.

Dominion Energy urging customers to conserve energy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Due to extremely low temperatures and increased demand for electricity across the system, Dominion Energy is urging customers in South Carolina to conserve energy as heating systems work extra hard to keep homes and businesses warm.…