Social Security benefits to increase in 2026
Social Security benefits are going up slightly next year.
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Sumter man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 43-year-old man has been arrested on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Trenholm Park closed for renovations
Richland County says Trenholm Park will be closed as it undergoes a closure for improvements and renovations.
Lexington County coroner identifies person who died after single-vehicle collision
Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, said officials.
South Carolina Supreme Court considers lawmaker pay case as legislators aren’t getting paid
The South Carolina Supreme Court suggested solutions Wednesday that could have prevented lawmakers from going unpaid for months while the court reviewed the legality of a June raise.
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and was aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.
Wall Street heads for records following an encouraging update on inflation
U.S. stocks are heading for records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a bit less painful than feared.
Ontario premier doesn’t back down against Trump, posts video of Reagan opposing tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province posted remarks by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan on social media on Friday showing Reagan opposed tariffs, hours after President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad that Trump said misstates Reagan’s opposition to tariffs.
Eastbound section of Whaley Street to be closed after garbage truck stuck under train trestle
Columbia Police say the eastbound section of Whaley Street will be closed for several days after a garbage truck got stuck under a train trestle.
