Consumer confidence continues to fall
Americans do not have much faith in the economy right now.
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Judge orders man in Horry Co. cross-burning incident 'to not maintain a nuisance'
A judge gave a new order to the man involved in the cross-burning incident on Monday.
State senator launches exploratory committee for governor's race
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A state senator is the first candidate to launch an exploratory committee heading into the next gubernatorial election. State Sen. Josh Kimbrell made the announcement at an event Monday night. The Spartanburg Republican has served in the…
Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans
The Trump administration's top intelligence officials stressed to Congress the threat they said was posed by international criminal gangs, drug cartels and human smuggling, testifying in a hearing Tuesday that unfolded against the backdrop of a security breach involving the mistaken leak of attack plans to a journalist.
Tricare announces S.C. emergency prescription refills in wake of wildfires
The Defense Health Agency is announcing that Tricare beneficiaries in South Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 1 in the wake of the wildfires.
Cost of owning a pet is rising
The cost of being a pet owner is skyrocketing.
23andMe files for bankruptcy
Gene testing firm 23andMe has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
U.S. risks default in July if debt ceiling isn't raised
By mid-July, the United States may not be able to pay its bills on time unless Congress acts on the debt ceiling.
IRS partners with ICE
The IRS and Department of Homeland Security appear closer to finalizing an information-sharing agreement.
Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic, the magazine reported in a story posted online Monday.
Man arrested after 5-year-old girl killed in DUI crash
According to Coroner Fisher, 5-year-old Charlotte Leah Flores Izaguirre of West Columbia was a passenger in a vehicle traveling southbound on Charleston Highway when they were struck from behind by another vehicle.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.
Burn ban still in effect as Covington Drive fire remains 80% contained
As of Monday morning, the Covington Drive fire is 80% contained and remains at 2,059 acres, according to the S.C. Forestry Commission.
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which meteorologists and former agency leaders said will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.
Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page
Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against organizations using DEI programs in violation of his administration's interpretation of civil rights law.
14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation
The youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, has died after falling ill during a family vacation.
Crews respond to house fire in Irmo
According to a Facebook post by Irmo Fire District, Irmo Fire crews with assistance from Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire and West Columbia Fire were on scene of a structure fire in the 100 block of Shetford Road.
South Carolina, Indiana women in March Madness rematch after tight Sweet 16 game last year
Coach Dawn Staley knows her team won’t make that mistake again on Sunday when it faces Indiana for the second straight year in the women’s NCAA Tournament, this time with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.
Terminated employee is arrested accused of bringing what appeared to be a gun to get last paycheck
A Prosperity man is behind bars after officials say he brought what appeared to be a handgun into a business while others were inside during his attempt to pick up his last paycheck
Popular detergent recalled over potential contamination from bacteria
Woolite recalled more than 16,000 bottles of its "Delicates" detergent over concerns with a potential contamination from bacteria commonly found in water and soil.
