Biden tries to avoid spike in Medicare
The Biden Administration is offering insurers hefty new subsidies to avoid a hike in medicare drug plan premiums.
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Jobless claims fell last week
Weekly jobless claims in the U.S. fell last week.
US House passes Rep. Mace's bill to deport undocumented migrants convicted of sex crimes
In a vote drawing some Democrat lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace's bill aimed at protecting women and girls by ensuring undocumented migrants convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence are deported or deemed inadmissible to the country passed in the U.S. House Wednesday night.
Lawyers for family of Mallory Beach request judge's recusal in case over leaked photos
Lawyers for the family of Mallory Beach have requested the judge presiding over their case accusing Parker's convenience store CEO Greg Parker and others of running social media bullying efforts against the family and selling confidential footage to a documentary filmmaker to recuse himself, according to a Sept. 13 court filing.
MUSC therapy dog becomes new part of CofC Women's Soccer Team
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and according to data from the NCAA, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college athletes.
No. 21 Clemson and NC State are both eager to put aside early season blowouts to start ACC play
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren said he won't let his team's season be defined by one bad early loss to Tennessee.
South Carolina looks to go 3-1 for first time since 2017 as MAC's Akron pays a visit
South Carolina is hoping for a strong bounce back after its agonizing, 36-33 home loss to No. 16 LSU last week.
Harris plans a livestream with Oprah Winfrey while Trump is set to address an Israeli-American group
Both major presidential candidates are making appearances Thursday meant to fire up their core supporters, with Vice President Kamala Harris participating in a livestream with Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump attending an event with prominent Jewish donors before addressing a gathering of the Israeli-American Council.
Controversial speakers hold event on USC's campus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A controversial event on the campus of the University of South Carolina drew a modest turnout Wednesday night. In what was billed as a "Roast of Kamala Harris" at the Russell House speakers Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right…
Orangeburg continues investigating an unsolved homicide
Orangeburg county deputies are continuing to seek answers in an unsolved homicide in the area.
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed Friday is asking Gov. Henry McMaster to spare his life, something no governor in the state has done since the death penalty was restarted nearly 50 years ago.
State leaders break ground on multimillion dollar distribution facility in Lexington County
Southern Glazer’s has operated out of South Carolina since 1993 but have outgrown their Richland County facility.
Report ranks states with best restaurant tippers
You may think you are a good tipper but what about everyone else in your state?
Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for American consumers.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Rep. Russell Ott runs against Republican Jason Guerry for newly drawn Senate District 26
No matter who wins, there will be new representation in the Senate 26 seat and both candidates think they are the best man for the job.
Police:Woman charged with disturbing school
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO))- Lexington Police say a woman was arrested at River Bluff High School Wednesday. Investigators say they responded to the school after they were alerted about a suspicious person in the front lobby. Police say Danielle Cato bypassed…
Orangeburg deputies investigating cold case
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for answers in a 2022 shooting death. “This case is two years old but we’re not dropping it,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. “There’s somebody out there who knows exactly what happened.”…
Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays.
House speaker takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
The House scheduled a vote Wednesday evening on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote.
