Mailing guns through USPS could soon be allowed
For the first time in nearly a century the U.S. Postal Service might soon accept handguns to be mailed.
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Effort to redraw SC's congressional districts continues at State House
The effort to redraw South Carolina's congressional districts continued Friday, May 8, 2026, at the State House.
Senator Lindsey Graham held meet & greet stop in the Midlands
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made a stop in the Midlands this afternoon.
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.
National Day of Prayer
In the Midlands and across the country people took part in the National Day of Prayer.
SC house approves special session on redistricting
SC lawmakers are one step closer to holding a vote on redrawing the state's congressional districts.
Frontier Airlines aims to bank on Spirit Airlines' loss
Frontier Airlines is stepping-up efforts to lure former Spirit customers after JetBlue Airlines and Southwest Airlines did the same.
New Trump Airport logo revealed
The new logo has been revealed for the soon-to-be named President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida.
Apple reaches $250 million settlement over Siri Ai capabilities
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over the Ai capabilities of the iPhone 16.
Google plans to win Ai health race
Google is betting on artificial intelligence to help it dominate the health space.
Gas prices rise as oil prices lower
Gas is up another two cents Thursday, May 7.
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support.
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.
Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran for agreement on deal to end war
Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals to end the war after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
Deputies arrest man for Bush River Road homicide; victim identified
Richland County authorities have arrested a man for a homicide on Bush River Road Thursday and have identified the victim.
South Carolina moves to ban grade floor policies for public schools
South Carolina lawmakers have approved legislation that would ban 'grade-floor' policies in K-12 public schools, positioning the Palmetto State to be the first in the nation to enact such a prohibition.
SC labor force reaches record high
The number of people working in the state continues to grow.
Debate on Congressional Redistricting in South Carolina continues
"Honestly just when I think we can't get more sycophantic or obsequious, we sink to a new low. We're so afraid of upsetting the 9% of South Carolinians that vote in the Republican primaries that we trip all over ourselves to do their biddings," says Rep. Spencer Whetmore.
FBI warns about bank scam
The FBI is warning people about a phone scam that can cost thousands of dollars.
