7K Amazon workers on strike
Amazon Drivers went on strike in four states across the country with less than a week to go before Christmas.
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U.S. economy growing at faster pace
The U.S. economy grew at an even faster pace this Summer than previously reported.
"With Love, From Lexington" -- local toy drive gives back to NC kids affected by Hurricane Helene
"With Love, From Lexington" -- that's the name of a local toy drive that's helping to make sure children affected by Hurricane Helene have gifts for Christmas.
Giant 2025 numerals arrive in Times Square for New Year's Eve
Times Square is already getting ready for their annual New Year’s Eve Party.
Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out.
Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power
The Senate passed a defense bill Wednesday that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China's growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion while also stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members.
Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok in the US if it's not sold
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear arguments next month over the constitutionality of the federal law that could ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell it.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump and others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment, leaving the future of the prosecution uncertain.
FDA approves at home combination COVID Flu test
The new COVID tests are here and they test for the flu, too!
Supreme Court to hear effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to wade into a years-old legal battle over South Carolina’s failed bid to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.
Holiday shipping deadlines
If you want your Christmas presents to arrive I the mail on time, well, you’re running out of time.
Walmart to test out body cameras on employees
Walmart is the latest retailer to have some of its employees use body cameras.
Inmates make gifts for long-term care residents through "Operation: Spread the Joy"
Bryan Stirling with the SC Department of Corrections and Connie Munn with the SC Department on Aging say over 1,600 presents will be given out to long-term care residents -- all made by inmates across the state.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to over $800 million
There’s still time to become a Mega-millionaire just in time for Christmas.
SC school cell phone ban raises safety concerns following Wisconsin school shooting
After winter break, all South Carolina public schools will enforce a state-mandated total cell phone ban. It’s led some to raise concerns about limited communication during emergencies like Monday’s school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin.
Rep. Clyburn hails landmark status of Charleston Cigar Factory
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D, S.C.-06), is praising the recent decision to designate the Charleston Cigar Factory as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
SC Dept. of Education publishes 'PragerU Standards Aligned Resources' despite controversy
The partnership between the South Carolina Department of Education and conservative media organization PragerU appears to have advanced in December as "PragerU Standards Aligned Resources" have appeared on the department's official website.
South Carolina nonprofits receive $1.17M for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
The One SC Fund Grants Committee of the Central Carolina Community Foundation announced Wednesday $1,173,500 in grants to aid 14 South Carolina-based nonprofits in their recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.
Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters.
SC Electoral College cast ballots to certify state's vote for Donald Trump
While voters choose the president, it’s the Electoral College that actually elects the commander in chief.
