Raymond Moody faces civil trial in Georgetown County over Brittanee Drexel's murder
Raymond Moody, the convicted killer, kidnapper, and rapist of Brittanee Drexel, will be appearing in Georgetown County Monday morning for a civil trial.
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Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone
Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas.
Emergency evacuation aboard flight bound for Columbia
According to Delta Airlines a flight from Atlanta, GA bound for Columbia had to turn around and undergo an emergency evacuation.
USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold.
The Trump administration is putting USAID staffers on leave worldwide and firing at least 1,600
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
Federal workers sue over Elon Musk's threat to fire them if they don't explain their accomplishments
Attorneys for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired.
Fulwiley scores 24 points as No. 6 South Carolina women beat Vanderbilt 82-54
MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 24 points as sixth-ranked South Carolina beat the Vanderbilt women 82-54 Sunday for the Gamecocks’ second straight win.
Columbia PD charge suspect for fatal shooting in 2023
According to the Columbia Police Department, 19-year-old Tamir Hooks has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
The 88-year-old pope, who remains conscious, received “high flows” of oxygen to help him breathe. He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting, the Vatican said in a late update.
Two arrests after drunk driver hits patrol car during traffic stop
As both the assisting deputy and the passenger were standing out of the roadway, beside the deputy’s patrol car, a drunk driver struck the rear end of the patrol car, causing the car to hit the civilian and the deputy.
Man sentenced for his role in Columbiana Mall shooting
A Columbia man is sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in Columbiana Mall shooting
A convenience store clerk is accused of lottery fraud
A convenience store clerk is facing fraud charges after authorities say tampered with scratch off tickets
Court in Germany rules Birkenstock sandals not piece of art
A German court rejected the sandal company's effort to copyright four slip-on styles.
FDA: Ozempic, Wegovy shortage over
On Friday, Feb. 21, the Food and Drug Administration said there is no longer a short supply of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic.
Airlines seek to overturn disability rule
Major U.S. airlines are challenging part of a new rule for disabled travelers.
USPS may move toward privatization
President Trump is reportedly considering a plan to move the U.S. Postal Service towards privatization.
Deadline approaches for small businesses to apply for disaster loans in South Carolina
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses in Berkeley, Georgetown, Horry and Orangeburg counties that the deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans is approaching.
SC House Committee revises Senate's lottery voucher plan to use state funds
A showdown could be brewing between the SC Senate and House on School Vouchers to use public funds toward private school tuition.
Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed
A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled.
Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad. He would be the first U.S. inmate shot to death in an execution in 15 years. Sigmon is scheduled to die March 7.…
