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New bill to be introduced aims at reducing risk to taxpayers

A new bill set to be introduced in January would give local governments and other public entities access to a credit union for public deposits.

Ballentine makes case for credit unions and competitive choice with new bill

A new bill set to be introduced at the Statehouse would provide local governments and other public entities (like fire departments) with access to credit unions for public deposits.

Mega Millions jackpot now at $579 million

Christmas could come early if you are really lucky.

Amtrak reaches historic milestone

Amtrak says it has reached a historic milestone.

Black Friday weekend 2024 shopping numbers

If those are the numbers just from Cyber Monday what about Black Friday weekend as a whole?

Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says

Israeli aircraft struck a sprawling tent camp housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, according to a local health official, setting off fires in the coastal tent city that Israel has designated a humanitarian zone but which has been repeatedly targeted.

Majority of Supreme Court seems reluctant to block state bans on medical treatments for minors

Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, a majority of the Supreme Court seemed reluctant Wednesday to block Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

US senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bags

Members of a U.S. Senate subcommittee took aim at airline executives Wednesday for using an expanding menu of fees to charge customers for early boarding, better seats and other comforts that used to be part of the ticket price.

Report: South Carolina zeroing in on next athletic director

ESPN-South Carolina working toward hiring TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati as the school’s new athletic director, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Donati has been the athletic director at TCU since December of 2017, and he’s been at the school since…

$13.3 billion spent during Cyber Monday

This year’s Cyber Monday was the biggest U.S. online shopping day in history.

Clemson beats No. 4 Kentucky 70-66 for another top-5 win as Tigers hope for NCAA Tournament berth

Clemson used a big win at No. 23 Alabama in last year's SEC/ACC Challenge to springboard a run to the Elite Eight.

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing that continuing the case would present unconstitutional "disruptions to the institution of the Presidency".

SC Board of Education votes on book bans

The South Carolina Board of Education meets to discuss the banning of two books. Click here to see their decision.

USC football players join 'Family Promise' for a Christmas shopping spree

USC Football players team up with a local organization to take kids on a Christmas shopping spree

OCSD merges district's middle schools while adding additional space

Tuesday, school officials celebrated the new addition to William J. Clark Middle School, a 28,000 square foot classroom space which will accommodate the arrival of more students from Howard Middle.

Mungo Homes gives back to four local organizations for "Giving Tuesday"

As part of the movement, Mungo Homes is donating thousands of dollars to four local organizations who help uplift folks throughout the Midlands year round.

Pizza Hut getting a makeover

Pizza Hut is getting a makeover.

Freedom Caucus unsuccessfully challenges Speaker in South Carolina House race

The South Carolina House opened its newest session Tuesday with an unsuccessful long shot challenge of the Speaker that could be a preview of fighting among Republicans over which group truly deserves to identify as conservative.