U.S. economy's rebound in second quarter stronger than previously reported
The U.S. economy rebounded in the second quarter better than previously reported.
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Departing CDC officials say Monarez's firing was the final straw and political meddling is a problem
When the White House fired Susan Monarez as director of the premier U.S. public health agency, it was clear to two of the scientific leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the political meddling would not end and it was time to quit.
Ford recalls over 350K pickup trucks
Ford is recalling more than 350,000 pickup trucks due to a technical glitch.
Closure of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
The immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” must keep moving toward shutting down operations by late October, a judge has ruled, even as the state and federal governments fight that decision.
Dawn Staley says she would have left South Carolina for New York Knicks coaching job
Dawn Staley said if she'd been offered the New York Knicks head coaching job, she would have felt compelled to leave South Carolina — where she has won three national championships — to take the position.
Safety & etiquette -- the do's and don'ts while boating this Labor Day Weekend
LAKE MURRAY, SC (WOLO) -- Labor Day Weekend will mark the end of what law enforcement refers to as the "100…
It's National Peach Day
Today, Wednesday, August 27, is National Peach Day.
Apple launch event to be held in September
Apple is getting ready for its biggest event of the year where the tech giant is expected to unveil its newest iPhone.
U.S. collected $22 billion in tariff revenue
$22 billion, that’s how much the United States collected in tariff payments from importers on Friday, August 22.
Two former DJJ employees charged with providing contraband
A department spokesperson says both turned themselves in to the Alvin S. Glenn detention center and have been suspended without pay.
Roads reopen after gas leak shuts down a portion of Forest Dr.
Columbia firefighters say Forest Drive between Pinehurst Road, and St. Julian Place is now back open in both directions following this afternoon’s gas line break.
At least five children injured in a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school
At least five children were injured in a shooting Wednesday during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, authorities and a hospital said. Gov. Tim Walz called the violence “horrific.”
Brittanee Drexel's mother files real property lawsuit against daughter's killer
On Aug. 13, Dawn Conley, Brittanee Drexel's mother, filed a real property lawsuit against Raymond Moody and his girlfriend, Angel Cooper Vause.
Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect
Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a serious blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market.
Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar
Cracker Barrel said late Tuesday it's returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company's plan to modernize.
Wall Street holds steady as the market awaits Nvidia's quarterly report
U.S. stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated earnings update from computer chip giant Nvidia that may provide insights into the current state and future of artificial intelligence.
Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation's capital.
Trump foes like Fed Governor Lisa Cook find themselves targeted by top housing regulator
When Bill Pulte was nominated as the country's top housing regulator, he told senators that his “number one mission will be to strengthen and safeguard the housing finance system.”
Officers offer safety tips for off-campus students, parents
With thousands of students choosing off-campus housing and apartments, ABC Columbia's Lee Williams spoke with local law enforcement about their ongoing safety needs.
Smoothie King adds food to menu
Smoothie King is making a historic change.
