Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on autos, chips and pharmaceuticals
President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of around 25% on auto imports as well as semiconductor chips and pharmaceuticals shipped to the United States.
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Trump administration orders halt of NYC toll meant to fight to fight traffic and fund mass transit
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.
Nearly 300 deportees from US held in Panama hotel as officials try to return them to their countries
Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under U.S. President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a return to their countries.
Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “ wokeness.”
Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilization and issued a presidential memorandum calling for “radical transparency requirements” from the government, which he suggested could reduce wasteful spending.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Trump is living in a Russian-made 'disinformation space'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday of living in a Russian-made “disinformation space,” pointed comments that risked further souring relations with Washington as the American leader pushes for an end to the war.
RCSD arrests 2 teens accused of bringing guns to school
RCSD arrests two Dutch Fork High school students accused of bringing guns onto school property Tuesday
Man airlifted to hospital after Kershaw Co. shooting
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place just after 3:30 Tuesday.
SC DOT prepares for any potential winter weather, monitoring conditions especially in Upstate
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing for any possible winter weather this week. SC DOT says they will continue to prepare and monitor the weather. In parts of the state where potential impacts are expected, especially in the Upstate, transportation crews may be out spraying salt brine or salting the roadways.
Advocates push for retail choice among SC's energy providers
"Limited Retail Choice will change that by giving businesses the ability to shop for competitive rates, drive down costs, and reinvest in their workers and in our communities," says Fernandez.
Governor appoints next SC Adjutant General
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon Governor Henry McMaster named South Carolina's new adjutant general. The governor named Brigadier General Robin Stilwell to the post. Stilwell, who currently serves as director of the joint staff for the South Carolina National Guard,…
Deputies: Two Midlands students charged for guns at school
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say two students at Dutch Fork High School are facing charges after bringing guns on school grounds. Deputies…
Sumter deputies investigating child death
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter Co. deputies say at 6:41 Tuesday morning investigators received a call that a 6 month old child was unconscious at a home on Whipporwill Dr. When…
Arctic blast hitting much of the U.S.
An arctic blast is hitting much of the U.S. today
Lexington Co. man accused of charges connected with criminal solicitation of a minor
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- The SC Attorney General's Office says a Midlands man is accused of three charges in connection with the criminal solicitation of minors. Authorities say on February 12, Daniel Bush, 60, of Cayce solicited and traveled to meet…
Boroughs no longer U.S. Attorney for SC following termination by Trump administration
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the US Attorney's Office, Adair Boroughs has been fired by the Trump administration. According to officials First Asst. U.S. Attorney Brook Andrews is now the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. Boroughs…
A Midlands college joins effort to help inmates earn their degrees
A Midlands college is joining the effort to help those incarcerated in South Carolina earn their degrees.
Hundreds protest 'Project 2025' at S.C. State House
Dozens gather at the State House to protest 'Project 2025'on President's Day
Officials: Worker killed after trench collapse
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials in Newberry Co. say a worker has died after being buried in a ditch. According to the Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office, Fairview Fire and Lake Murray Rescue responded…
Delta flight crashes at Toronto airport, all expected to survive
ABC News (Toronto, Canada)--A Delta flight crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday and the plane was seen upside-down on the snow-covered ground. Eight people are injured, according to Peel Regional Police, whose jurisdiction includes the airport.…
