Hiring at lowest rate since pandemic
Labor data shows businesses are adding workers at the slowest pace in 15 years, if you don't count the pandemic.
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SC Democrats announces largest ever candidate field
The Democratic Party will be well represented in this year's election cycle.
"I choose to include" -- 1,500 students attend Unified Rally for Special Olympics SC
Tuesday's "Unified Rally for Special Olympics South Carolina" at the State House brought out over 1,500 students from 32 different schools.
Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues
Frustrating security lines dwindled at U.S. airports Monday, clearing the worst bottlenecks as Transportation Safety Administration officers began receiving backpay for working during the government shutdown.
Wall Street jolts higher and recovers some war-caused losses after oil prices slow their spike
U.S. stocks are jolting higher Tuesday as the spike for oil prices because of the war with Iran slows.
Trump voices frustration with allies as Iran war and strait closure push fuel prices higher
President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil” as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent average U.S. gas prices past $4 a gallon.
Gamecocks head to Final Four after celebrating Elite Eight win over TCU- ABC Columbia Sports is on the road with the team
The Gamecocks topped TCU Monday night in the Women's March Madness Elite Eight, with a final score of 78-52. South Carolina is in Phoenix for the Final Four.
SCDPS releases number of citations issued for violating the new Hands-Free law in first 30 days of enforcement
Nearly 3,500 drivers received citations for violating the state's Hands-Free and Distracting Driving law during the first 30 days of enforcement.
12 tons of Kit Kat bars stolen in Italy
Someone in Italy stole a truck containing more than four hundred thousand Kit Kat bars.
Eli Lilly signs deal to make, sell drugs discovered by AI
The maker of popular GLP-1 drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro could soon be making and selling drugs discovered by Ai.
Air Canada CEO steps down
Air Canada's CEO is stepping down.
Justin Bamberg files for reelection in SC House District 90
State Rep. Justin Bamberg, who has represented South Carolina's House District 90 since 2015, announced his reelection bid.
South Carolina's Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever
Dawn Staley says her conversations with recruits have changed over the past few years, with finances becoming a top point of discussion, especially with players in the transfer portal.
Former Gov. Mark Sanford announces campaign for South Carolina's First Congressional District
Former Governor Mark Sanford has announced his campaign bid for South Carolina's First Congressional District on Monday.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.”
Lexington One's board vice chair resigns following husband's arrest
Beth Shealy, Board Vice Chair for The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, has resigned from her position days after her husband, Richard Shealy was arrested on 13 charges of allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material online.
SC Forestry Commission to lift statewide burning ban
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Forestry Commission says it will lift the statewide burning ban at 7 a.m. Monday, March 30. According to the commission, the extremely low relative humidities and gusty winds that prompted the March 27…
Seven displaced from fire on Summit Terrace Court, firefighter treated for minor injuries
According to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, 3rd Shift crews had to battle through high winds and rapidly changing conditions to rescue one person from a 2-Alarm fire that damaged three homes on Summit Terrace Court early Saturday morning.
Fight leads to two being shot at Jay's Bar and Grill, Columbia PD investigating
Officers with the Columbia Police Department say they are working leads in an overnight shooting at Jay's Bar and Grill in the Vista.
"No Kings" rally draws large number of protesters, political figures
Gas prices are through the roof, groceries are still up. People are just concerned if they can afford anything just to live right now, and I don't think we're taking that serious enough for the people of SC," says Rep. Jermaine Johnson, candidate for governor.
