Town of Irmo unveils historical marker honoring life of judge
There is a new permanent reminder of a Midlands champion of civil rights.
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Gamecocks coach injured in head-on collision releases statement
On August 22nd, officials say Robertson was hit head on in a car crash on Dutch Fork Rd. when the oncoming vehicle crossed the center line.
School district employee arrested for gun on campus
A Richland County School District Two employee has been arrested for having a gun at school, say deputies.
Orangeburg man charged in fatal apartment complex shooting
An Orangeburg man has been charged in a fatal apartment complex shooting, says Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever.
Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdown
Democratic leaders lashed out Tuesday at a short-term spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month, warning Republicans they will not support a measure that doesn’t address their concerns on the soaring cost of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast
With the Federal Reserve widely expected Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking for signals about next steps: How deeply might the Fed cut in the next few months?
Trump’s threat to target ‘radical left’ after Kirk killing raises fears he’s trying to silence foes
President Donald Trump is escalating threats to crack down on what he describes as the “radical left” following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, stirring fears that his administration is trying to harness outrage over the killing to suppress political opposition.
U.S. Treasury to stop issuing paper checks on September 30
The U.S. Treasury Department says it plans to stop issuing paper checks on September 30th, including for social security recipients.
National Voter Registration Day — how to register for SC’s upcoming municipal elections
Over 3,000 nonpartisan events took place across America, including block parties, college fairs, and community drives.
