DirecTV to buy Dish Network
DirecTV has agreed to buy rival Dish Network.
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Report: U.S. hits lowest housing turnover rate in 30 years
A new report details just how stalled the housing market is.
Possible port strike could cause shortages
Americans may soon have trouble finding some of their favorite foods and popular products.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.
Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications
Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available in 2025.
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to at least 107
A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, three days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm reached the triple digits.
Harris, Trump shift plans after Hurricane Helene's destruction
Hurricane Helene’s deadly devastation has scrambled the presidential candidates’ campaign plans, with Kamala Harris returning early from a campaign visit to Las Vegas to attend briefings and Donald Trump heading to Georgia to see the storm's impact.
Biden says he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week if it doesn't impact emergency response
President Joe Biden says he will visit Hurricane Helene-impacted areas this week as long as it does not disrupt rescue and recovery operations.
President Biden approves disaster declaration in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency say federal disaster assistance is available to South Carolina to aid in the recovery effort following Hurricane Helene. In the Midlands, this funding applies individuals in to Lexington, Newberry, and…
Citizens encouraged to stay out of and away from Congaree and Broad River on Monday
According to the National Weather Service the Congaree at Columbia is now forecast to reach major flood stage late Sunday night (September 29th) and crest at 31.0 feet early Monday afternoon. This crest is near the 2015 value of 31.8 feet. This is likely to affect levels on the Broad River as well.
Two Saluda County Firefighters killed while responding to Hurricane Helene
According to Saluda County Fire Service, 53-year-old Chief Chad Satcher, and 18-year-old Firefighter Landon Bodie were killed on Friday morning when a tree fell on their Fire Apparatus while responding to a reported structure fire.
South Carolina death toll rises to 25 due to Hurricane Helene
According to the SC Department of Public Safety, 25 South Carolinians are confirmed dead as of noon on September 29th.
City of Cayce is evacuating the Riverland Park neighborhood due to flooding
Residents of Riverland Park Neighborhood in Cayce are being asked to evacuate due to rising flood waters.
Report: More than half of SC Customers still without power
As South Carolinians wake up the morning after Hurricane Helene, most are still in the dark.
South Carolina death toll rises to 13 after hurricane Helene
ABC Columbia News has learned the amount of people killed as a result is on the rise.
SC governor and other state leaders address Helene damage, multiple deaths
In addition to the high wind speeds, much of the state also is still reeling from flash flooding which started Thursday here in the Midlands.
National Chocolate Milk Day
Today, Friday, Sept, 27, is National Chocolate Milk Day.
Trump launches "Trump Watches"
Former President Donald Trump is launching new merch.
John Deere recalls 147K tractors
John Deere has recalled roughly 147,900 compact utility tractors because of a crash hazard.
Mortgage rates hit lowest level
The standard, 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit its lowest level in 2 years.
