SC representatives to continue debate on redrawing state's congressional districts
State representatives will continue their debate on a measure that would redraw the state's congressional districts.
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Top baby names of 2025 released
The list of the most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2025 is out, and it didn't change much from the year before.
Albright's chicken dog food recalled due to salmonella
Dog owners listen up, Albright’s Raw Pet Food is recalling a single lot of its chicken recipe for dogs due to a possible salmonella contamination.
USPS loses $2 billion in 2nd quarter
Things aren't going so well at the post office.
AAA: Record travel expected for Memorial Day
A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend.
Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.
Deputies respond to shooting on elementary school property
Richland Co. deputies say they responded to a Midlands elementary school Monday afternoon.
Drowning victim recovered from Wateree River
Officials with Kershaw Co. Fire Services say the body of a drowning victim was recovered from Lake Wateree Monday afternoon.
Musicians have trouble selling seats due to rising ticket costs
Some musicians are canceling dates and even entire tours amid weak ticket sales.
Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran's latest peace proposal, but US stocks hold steady
Oil prices are rising Monday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market is nevertheless holding near its record heights.
GLP-1 use changing shopping habits
Millions of Americans are losing weight on GLP-1s and it's changing their shopping habits.
US standoff with Iran deepens and strait remains closed after Trump rejects latest proposal
The United States and Iran were in a deepening standoff Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest offer to end the war. Officials said the proposal included some concessions on its disputed nuclear program.
Poll shows Evette leading with GOP voters following SC State controversy
According to a new poll by the Trafalgar Group, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette is leading among primary voters in the race for the governor's office.
1 dead following officer-involved shooting at Relapse Bar & Grill, coroner identifies man dead
According to Sheriff Leon Lott, one man is dead following an officer-involved shooting on Sunday morning at Relapse Bar & Grill at 5024 Two Notch Road.
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.
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.
