Consumer News: Mortgage rates climb once again, key measure of inflation reaches level not seen in 40 years
Consumer News: Mortgage rates climb once again, key measure of inflation reaches level not seen in 40 years.
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President of Ukraine calls attack on children’s hospital a war crime
Top U.S. intelligence officials warn Congress about the possibility Russia could use chemical weapons against Ukrainians in an attack, and potentially blame the U.S. for it. This comes after one of Russia’s most horrific strikes in this war, a deadly attack on a Ukrainian children’s hospital.
Serve & Connect developing new community policing app funded by Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Funded by Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Serve & Connect is developing a way for statewide police officers and community leaders to address the root causes of crime and promote community safety.
All SC counties reporting gas price averages above $4
More bad news for those dreading filling up their tanks tonight. Every single county in South Carolina reports the average price for a gallon of gas is above $4.
SC Senate unanimously passes income tax cut and rebate
By Jeffrey Collins
The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a $2 billion income tax cut and rebate bill, setting up what will likely be intense negotiations with the House over the $1 billion tax cut it passed last month.
Ex-‘American Idol’ star charged in fatal crash still in jail
A former “American Idol” contestant accused of fatally running over a man last month will remain in a South Carolina jail while toxicology results are pending.
House Majority Leader Simrill won’t run again
The South Carolina House’s longest serving Republican said he is not going to run for reelection this year.
US to ease nationwide mask mandate on transit next month
By Zeke Miller
The CDC is developing guidance that will ease the nationwide mask mandate for public transit next month, but the existing face covering requirement will be extended through April 18.
SCDEW reports increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says the number of South Carolinians filing first time unemployment insurance claims increased last week.
Families of Surfside condo collapse victims agree to tentative settlement
The families of victims of the Surfside, Florida condominium collapse have agreed to a $55 million tentative settlement.
