BMW completes $1.7 billion plant expansion
BMW Tuesday, June 30, unveiled its first fully-electric vehicle to be produced in the U.S.
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The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle.
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought.
Senator Tim Scott working to make sure college students have mental healthcare access
Senator Tim Scott is partnering with other ranking members to make sure students in college have the mental healthcare they need, when they need it.
Undisclosed incidents at Alvin S. Glenn lead to multiple guards arrested, inmates charged
An ongoing investigation into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention center has led to multiple guards being arrested and additional charges for inmates.
Lexington County man facing charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
The Attorney General's Office say a Lexington County man is facing charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Central banks plan to sell U.S. dollars
There's indication of a global shift away from U.S. currency called "De-dollarization."
Speaker Johnson officially sends housing bill to White House
The countdown is on for Congress' bipartisan housing bill.
Sheriff: Investigation into detention center leads to discovery of backlogged cases, arrest of compliance director
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says on April 14, his department received 62 cases he says were withheld by officials at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
SC bill changing the way shrimp is labeled advances in the House
A bill changing the way shrimp is labeled in South Carolina advanced in the House late last week.
State lawmakers end special session without passing new rules for hemp-based THC drinks, edibles
State lawmakers ended a special session at the State House without passing new rules for hemp-based THC drinks and edibles, leaving the state with no law governing who can buy the products or how they are sold.
Study: social media child safety not working
A majority of child safety features on many major social media sites are not working as advertised.
Comcast to split into two companies
Comcast is moving a step closer to selling its media businesses.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court has upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
With hot week and holiday weekend ahead, Newberry County opens cooling center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With very hot temperatures this week and triple digits expected as people celebrate July Fourth this Saturday, Newberry County Emergency Management is opening a cooling center in Newberry. Food, water and drinks will be available from…
Gas prices continue to fall
Some welcome news for drivers, gas prices are continuing to fall.
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz increases
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ticked up Monday (June 29), according to ship tracking data.
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.
Deputies: Two women charged in connection with Summit neighborhood shooting
Richland Co. deputies say two women Alicia Magwood, 46, and Arrington Jones, 17, for helping Sireon Beaufort who is charged with the attempted murder of three RCSD deputies.
