Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.
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US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
US stocks tick toward another record following a US-Japan trade deal
U.S. stocks are ticking toward another record on Wednesday following a trade deal between the world’s No. 1 and No. 4 economies, one that would lower proposed tariffs on Japanese imports coming to the United States.
Target changes "price match" policy
Target is changing its "price match" policy.
Extremely rare but almost always fatal -- Midlands child dies from freshwater amoeba infection
"Greater than 97% of cases that have occurred since the 1960's have been fatal. There have only been four cases in the U.S. who have lived -- and those who live have variable outcomes," says Dr. Burch.
Tariffs could drive up building costs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have an unintended side effect making homeownership even less affordable for many Americans.
Study: Toxic chemicals found in menstrual products
A new study found alarming levels of "forever chemicals" in a sampling of reusable menstrual pads and panties for women.
Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal music legend, dead at 76
Osbourne rose to prominence as the lead singer of Black Sabbath.
Starbucks to begin pumpkin spice season in August
It may still be the middle of Summer, but Starbucks says it's almost that time…Pumpkin Spice Latte season.
Southwest Airlines to begin seat assignments January 2026
We now know the date for when Southwest Airlines will end its open seating policy.
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after IT outage
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after a temporary ground stop was issued Sunday night due to an IT outage.
South Carolina gas prices buck national trend, rise 1.5 cents despite falling oil costs
The average price of gas in South Carolina rose slightly in the past week, defying the national average, which fell alongside dropping oil costs.
Steady container volume, record rail moves for SC Ports in fiscal year 2025
Steady container volumes and record rail moves led to growth for South Carolina Ports in fiscal year 2025, despite the shifting trade landscape around the country.
US stocks hang around their records as GM and others show how tariffs are impacting them
Wall Street is hanging around its records on Tuesday following some mixed profit reports, as General Motors and other big U.S. companies give updates on how much President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting or helping them.
Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the US
Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.
Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces
The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations, ranging from minimum wage requirements for home health care workers and people with disabilities to standards governing exposure to harmful substances.
Sumter Co. deputies say traffic stop leads to drug arrest
According to investigators, at 12:34am on July 16th, a deputy saw a car driving in a suspicious manor and believed the driver was impaired.
SCDPH: Case of brain-eating amoeba confirmed in SC
There are less than 10 cases annually in the United States. While rare, Naegleria fowleri is nearly always fatal.
Beef prices are soaring
Beef prices are rising to record-levels.
Deputies: NC man accused of trafficking fentanyl in Midlands
According to deputies, Brandon Pinkard, 41, facilitated fentanyl purchases at a home on YMCA Rd. in Lexington Co. in April and another purchase in Columbia in May on Jamil Rd.
