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.
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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.
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.
