Meta blocks whistleblower from talking to Congress
A former Facebook executive-turned-whistleblower says Meta is blocking her from speaking to Congress about her experiences at the company.
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Donald Trump to increase mineral production with executive order
President Donald Trump has invoked wartime powers to increase U.S. production of critical minerals.
Trump administration debates invoking 'state secrets privilege' around deportation flights
Top leaders of President Donald Trump's administration are debating whether to invoke a “state secrets privilege” in response to a judge’s questions about deportation flights carrying Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador, a Justice Department official informed the judge on Friday ahead of a hearing.
Covington Drive fire containment continues; red flag alert & burn bans in effect
The Covington Drive fire remains 80% contained at 2,059 acres on Friday, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Weekslong lockups of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America
Lennon Tyler and her German fiancé often took road trips to Mexico when he vacationed in the United States since it was only a day's drive from her home in Las Vegas, one of the perks of their long-distance relationship.
Fewer than 1% of March Madness brackets remain perfect after first day of games
Fewer than 1% of NCAA Tournament brackets were still perfect after Thursday's 16-game slate, according to several services where fans attempt the all-but impossible task of predicting every March Madness game correctly — or, barring that, win their office pools.
Rep. Nancy Mace rejects invite to Charleston Town Hall
State Representative Nancy Mace says she is rejecting an offer to attend a town hall being hosted for her.
UPDATE: Search for two missing Newberry juveniles comes to an end
Newberry County deputies locate two missing teenagers officials say were located while attempting to steal a car
Lexington Police need help identifying a suspected thief
The Lexington Police Department hopes someone can help them identify a person accused of stealing from an area business.
Cheesecake Factory updates its menu
The Cheesecake Factory is scrapping 13 menu items.
European Union delays tariffs on U.S.
The European Union is delaying its proposed tariffs on imports from the United States.
"U.S. mail is not for sale!" -- postal workers protest privatization of agency
United States Postal Service employees and members of the American Postal Workers Union are protesting what they're calling a proposed hostile takeover and sale of the agency by the Trump administration.
Teslas less popular among U.S. consumers
Tesla vehicles are on a downward trend both in consumer interest and re-sale values.
Car thefts fell 17% in 2024
Car thefts in the U.S. fell 17% last year, marking the largest decline in 40 years.
South Carolina public health chief's confirmation hearing overshadowed by COVID anger
As the first director of South Carolina's newly organized health agency, Dr. Edward Simmer has a vision of reducing infant mortality, fighting childhood cancers and reducing drug overdoses.
People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released
Sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers was unveiled in the newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week, and that is not sitting well with the people affected.
March Madness' top seeds have faced trickier Final Four paths than ever in the transfer portal era
A sixth-seeded Clemson team that had traveled across the country and hadn't reached a regional final in more than four decades sent the Wildcats home.
Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated.
Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that's been a longtime target of conservatives.
Spring is springing and so is pollen
Spring is right around the corner and along with it comes the pollen
