Concerns on Wall Street grow over a looming recession
Concerns are growing on Wall Street about a looming recession. The focus remains on inflation and gas prices, with President Joe Biden suggesting he may take new action.
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State leaders join members of the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Today, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and other state leaders joined the Alzheimer’s Association at the State House to honor families with a loved one in cognitive decline.
OCSD: Suspect apprehended in connection with double murder near Eutawville
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says they apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with a double murder that took place near Eutawville.
SC Supreme Court considers disbarring Alex Murdaugh, hearing set for Wednesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The Supreme Court of South Carolina will hold a hearing on Wednesday to consider if Alex Murdaugh should be disbarred. On Thursday, officials said Murdaugh will appear in front of the Supreme Court on June 22 “to present legal argument on the question of whether this Court should disbar Respondent from the practice of law.” That hearing…
3rd-place Republican backs Weaver in South Carolina Ed race
By Meg Kinnard (AP)
The third-place finisher in the GOP primary for South Carolina’s top education job has endorsed school choice advocate Ellen Weaver, aiming to give the think tank CEO a boost in the Republican runoff.
SCHP: Driver dies after Tuesday crash in Lexington County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver died as a result on injuries sustained during a crash in Lexington County on Tuesday.
Officials provide update on water taste and odor issue impacting Columbia residents
Columbia Water issued an update on the water taste and odor issue at its Canal Water Treatment Plant that has affected some customers.
Saluda County Sheriff’s Office: Car chase leads to drug and firearm charges
The Saluda County Sheriff’s Office says two people are facing charges after a car chase lead to a drug bust.
SC lawmakers compromise to get state budget passed on to governor’s desk
Both chambers passed an almost $14 billion budget which includes income tax cuts and almost a billion dollars on road improvement.
Production at bedeviled baby formula factory halted by storm
By Tom Murphy (AP)
Production for Abbott’s EleCare specialty formula has been suspended, but there is enough supply to meet demand until production is restarted, the company said. Abbott had prioritized ramping up production of the specialty formula for infants with severe food allergies and digestive problems who have few other options for nutrition.
