U.S. collected $22 billion in tariff revenue
$22 billion, that’s how much the United States collected in tariff payments from importers on Friday, August 22.
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann holds campaign against breast cancer
You can support Mayor Daniel Rickenmann’s campaign against breast cancer through the lemonade and popcorn fundraiser this Friday, August 29.
Two former DJJ employees charged with providing contraband
A department spokesperson says both turned themselves in to the Alvin S. Glenn detention center and have been suspended without pay.
Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
A Lexington man has been arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, according to the AG’s Office.
Sumter Police warn residents about pine straw scam
Sumter Police are warning residents about a scam after receiving multiple reports of two men selling pine straw, said officers.
Roads reopen after gas leak shuts down a portion of Forest Dr.
Columbia firefighters say Forest Drive between Pinehurst Road, and St. Julian Place is now back open in both directions following this afternoon’s gas line break.
Gov. Henry McMaster secures school resource officer for every school in the state
Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) officials, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders joined Governor Henry McMaster to announced that final funding for an armed, certified, full-time school resource officer (SRO) in every South Carolina public school has been secured.
Powerball jackpot raises to $850 million
SC officials say the Powerball jackpot has raised $850 million ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing.
At least five children injured in a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school
At least five children were injured in a shooting Wednesday during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, authorities and a hospital said. Gov. Tim Walz called the violence “horrific.”
Brittanee Drexel’s mother files real property lawsuit against daughter’s killer
On Aug. 13, Dawn Conley, Brittanee Drexel’s mother, filed a real property lawsuit against Raymond Moody and his girlfriend, Angel Cooper Vause.
