DSS: TANF recipients to receive November benefits
The Department of Social Services says Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients will be receiving their benefits next month.
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US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting
A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting.
US stocks rally toward more records ahead of pivotal week for Wall Street
Stocks are climbing toward more records on Monday ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events for Wall Street.
Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums
The first caller on a telephone town hall with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of the House’s conservative Freedom Caucus, came ready with a question about the Affordable Care Act.
Gas prices in South Carolina rise 4.3 cents, matching national trends
The average price of gas in South Carolina rose in the past week, matching prices nationally, and spoiling the highly favored drop below $3 that was experienced nationally.
Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and NICOLAS GARRIGA PARIS (AP) — Two suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum, justice and police officials said Sunday, a week after the heist that stunned the world and sparked a massive manhunt.…
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The new notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly referred to as SNAP, flowing into November. That program helps about 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries.
Southwest Airlines to offer free wifi
Southwest Airlines is offering customers a chance to surf the net while soaring in the sky.
Social Security benefits to increase in 2026
Social Security benefits are going up slightly next year.
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.
Three Missing Girls Found Safe, say RCSD deputies
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it is searching for three missing girls.
"The Art of Dr. Seuss" brings vibrant collection to local gallery
Visitors can explore decades of his artwork -- including what's known as "The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss" -- pieces he quietly created at night for his own enjoyment -- now released by his estate for public viewing.
SC DSS Monitors SNAP Benefits for November amid Federal Government Shutdown
SC DSS says it is Monitoring Federal Government Shutdown for SNAP Impact
New report from WREN reveals issues faced by women and girls across South Carolina
Research and data collected in this project spanned across multiple topics, including access to healthcare, childcare, fair pay and safe housing.
Coroner updates investigation into Sumter woman found dead
The investigation continues after a woman reported missing was found dead earlier this week.
South Carolina Supreme Court considers lawmaker pay case as legislators aren’t getting paid
During oral arguments for a suit brought by one of the legislature’s own members, the justices said legislators could have officially called the fund for the raise an expense fund instead of compensation.
