European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of Greenland
Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland.
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Stranger Things finale earns $25 million
Fans flocked to the movies to say goodbye to Stranger Things.
2026 forecasted to be cheapest year for gas
Gasbuddy predicts the average price for a gallon of regular gas will be $2.97 in 2026.
FDA misses deadline to ban formaldehyde
The Food and Drug Administration has missed its deadline to propose banning formaldehyde in hair straightening products.
Wegovy starter dose now available
People wanting to lose weight now have a cheaper option.
Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows
Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviser
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced the head of Ukraine’s security service Monday, continuing a top-level reshuffle ahead of a trip to Paris where he hoped to finalize agreements with allies on how to ensure that Russia doesn’t repeat its invasion if a peace agreement is signed.
Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster
As uncertainty simmers in Venezuela, interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro, captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation, and offered “to collaborate” with the Trump administration in what could be a seismic shift in relations between the adversary governments.
Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company shares rise after the US raid on Venezuela
Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Monday to kick off the first full week of the new year, led by energy and technology companies.
South Carolina officials react to US military operation in Venezuela, Maduro's capture
Elected officials across South Carolina are weighing in after the United States struck the Venezuelan capital of Caracas and captured the country's leader Nicolas Maduro at President Trump's direction early Saturday morning.
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself the “president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power.
Police: Man charged with felony following fatal accident; victim identified
Investigators say Randall Miller is charged with Felony DUI Resulting in Death, Felony DUI Resulting in Great Bodily Injury and Open Container.
Clemson Hires Chad Morris as Offensive Coordinator
Morris returns to Clemson for his second stint as its offensive coordinator after four record-setting seasons with the Tigers from 2011-14.
Arrest Made in Fatal Westwood Avenue Shooting
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that occurred shortly before midnight on January 2nd.
RCSD provides update on overnight home invasion
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is announcing the arrest of 45-year-old Antoine Mobley for a home invasion overnight.
Sumter woman charged in stabbing death of her partner
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Akasha Tamia Jones is being charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
"No Blood for Oil," -- Protesters rally at Statehouse over capture of Venezuelan president
Around 50 protesters carried signs, some that read "No U.S. War on Venezuela," "No Blood for Oil," and "Bombing Innocent People for Oil Will Be Your Legacy, Not Ours."
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
By: REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Updated 5:34 PM EST, January 3, 2026 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that…
One injured after shooting on Alcott Drive, police asking for tips
Around 5:40 p.m., deputies say they responded to a report of gunshots at the 500 block of Alcott Drive.
Fire damages two structures used for paintball center
Photos Courtesy: Columbia Fire Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A fire at a commercial property on Fairfield Road caused significant damages to two structures. According to the Columbia Fire Department, its 1st Shift crews responded to the scene at around…
