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CDC: Covid vaccines greatly lowered risk for children
Children who received last season's updated Covid-19 vaccine had a substantially lower risk of emergency and urgent care visits related to the virus, according to a CDC report.
$1 billion Powerball jackpot drawing
Lottery jackpots keep getting bigger.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery
Amazon has announced an expansion of its same-day grocery delivery service.
Man arrested in relation to officer involved shooting
Police in Batesburg-Leesville say an officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Measles cases in the Upstate continue to grow
Friday, Dec. 12, SC state health officials reported 15 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, Dec. 9, this brings the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 126.
SC Attorney General announces statewide drug arrests
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with SLED Chief Mark Keel, and DEA announce a statewide investigation crackdown.
Report: DHS to buy fleet of jets for deportation flights
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is buying its own jets to speed up deportations.
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking states from crafting their own regulations for artificial intelligence, saying the burgeoning industry is at risk of being stifled by a patchwork of onerous rules while in a battle with Chinese competitors for supremacy.
This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
This holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
House Democrats released a selection of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including some of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the former Prince Andrew.
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion
It looks like there's still time to become a billionaire by Christmas.
Holiday shipping deadlines approaching
It's starting to get down to the wire if you need to send out Christmas gifts.
"The next 50 years" -- Governor, state leaders unveil updated water plan
The department is unveiling its new 181 page report along with Governor Henry McMaster -- which addresses areas of concern like water demand, water availability, drought response, and water quality.
After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses, such as meals or hotel stays, when flight cancellations or long delays are caused by aircraft recalls.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night.
South Carolina's abandoned nuclear plants could be revived as company offers $2.7 billion
South Carolina’s stalled nuclear power project could finally finish construction as a private company has offered to pay $2.7 billion to the state-owned utility and a small share of the power if they can reach an agreement to get the two reactors up and running.
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.
Gamecocks add Kendal Briles, two other coaches to offensive staff
It's official, Thursday the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the contracts of three new assistant football coaches.
