New report aims to improve maternal and infant health across South Carolina
"The average hospital charge for deliveries involving severe maternal morbidity is over $109,000 while a normal delivery costs about $35,000," says Pack.
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Vance heralds 'industrial renaissance' in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant
Vice President JD Vance visited a steel plant in South Carolina on Thursday as he heralded the launch of an “industrial renaissance” in the U.S., in part due to President Donald Trump’s moves to boost domestic industry.
Starbucks new tech shaves off 2 minutes
The Wall Street Journal reports Starbucks' new drink-scheduling system has shaved two minutes off the average time to make a drink ordered inside cafes.
Southwest Airlines unveils new fare bundles
Southwest Airlines has made updates to its fare bundles.
Walmart, Target resumes business with Chinese suppliers
Walmart and Target have resumed business with some of their Chinese suppliers.
Consumer gloom worse than expected in April amid Trump's tariffs
Consumer attitudes worsened more than expected in April, casting further gloom over the economy as President Donald Trump’s tariffs set off warnings of price increases and a possible recession, fresh data on Tuesday showed.
Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to mark the first 100 days of his second term, staging his largest public event since returning to the White House in a state that has been especially rocked by his steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada.
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
U.S. House passes 'Take it Down' act
The U.S. House passed a new bill on Monday to protect Americans from deep fake and revenge pornography.
Columbia PD arrests suspected gunman in weekend shooting
Columbia Police arrests a shooting suspect accused in a Sunday night shooting in downtown
250+ Joann stores to close
Fans of Joann stores will be disappointed to learn nearly one third of the fabric and craft retailer's locations will close this week.
DHL to restart global shipments to U.S.
Global shipping company DHL says it will re-start shipments worth more than $800 from businesses to consumers in the U.S.
Tariffs raise the cost of strollers
President Trump's tariffs are now affecting baby gear.
Bryan Stirling appointed as U.S. Attorney for South Carolina
Bryan P. Stirling has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, says the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Gas prices in South Carolina rise, ending weeks of decline
The average price of gas in South Carolina has risen as of Sunday, breaking a weeks long trend of steadily declining prices, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina.
SC AG requests SLED investigation on Democratic Party fundraising platform 'ActBlue'
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson requested Monday that the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) open a preliminary inquiry into online political fundraising platforms, including ActBlue.
In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza wars
Ahead of his second go-around in the White House, President Donald Trump spoke with certainty about ending Russia's war in Ukraine in the first 24 hours of his new administration and finding lasting peace from the devastating 18-month conflict in Gaza.
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war.
China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs
China’s leaders are downplaying the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying they have the capacity to protect jobs and limit damage from higher tariffs on Chinese exports.
Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings
U.S. stocks are drifting Monday ahead of potential flashpoints looming later in the week week that could mean more sharp swings for financial markets.
