Longtime Orangeburg County Deputy passes away at 67
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell and the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office are mourning the passing of a retired longtime deputy and friend, Retired Deputy Bobby Jones.
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Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.
Trump fires inspectors general at a series of agencies
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.
Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth as Sec. of the Dept. of Defense
(CNN) --- The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration. Vice President JD Vance cast…
FDA recalls popular face moisturizers
A popular face moisturizer is being pulled.
A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed
eBay sellers have a new hot commodity, phones with TikTok installed.
Costco investors vote against anti-DEI proposal
Costco shareholders voted down an investor proposal from a conservative think tank that urged management to investigate the business risks of its diversity initiatives.
IRS tax season begins Monday
The start of tax filing season is less than a week away.
Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while visiting North Carolina
President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a trip to disaster zones Friday, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation's central organization for responding to disasters.
Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. announces passing of K9 officer
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department announced the passing of K9 officer Autumn. Officials say she passed after suddenly becoming ill last week. Deputies say she was an 8 year old bloodhood that had been…
Trump departs White House to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California
President Donald Trump headed to hurricane-battered North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, using the first trip of his second administration to tour areas where politics have clouded the response to deadly disasters.
Hamas names the 4 hostages it plans to release on Saturday in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange
The Hamas militant group on Friday published the names of four hostages it said it would release the following day as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Beamer, S. Carolina reach contract extension
Columbia, S.C. (SC SID)--The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a contract extension for head football coach Shane Beamer that will go through the 2030 season, it was announced today. “The culture and commitment to excellence that…
Study: Those with ADHD have a shorter life expectancy
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues.
New opioid settlement reached in Purdue Pharma lawsuits
Purdue Pharma and its Sackler family owners have reached a new opioid settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits.
Gov. McMaster nominates SC native to lead cabinet agency
During his almost four decades working in correctional facilities, Gadsden has worked with the head of South Carolina’s department of corrections, Bryan Stirling, and says he has learned a lot from him.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act, Senator Lindsey Graham reacts
A first legislative win in President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is in motion after the senate passed the Laken Riley Act on Monday.
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia set to open satellite campus in Irmo
Gray Collegiate Academy on Leaphart Road in West Columbia will open a new satellite campus on Koon Road in Irmo this August.
Spirit Airlines bans lewd clothing
Spirit Airlines is making some changes to its passengers’ dress code policy.
Disney Cruise raises gratuity rates
Taking a trip with Mickey Mouse will cost you a little more cheese.
