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Woodmen Life donates $51k to One SC Fund, benefiting families in need

While the Senate has come to a temporary deal that could reopen the government and help temporarily fund SNAP benefits, donations are needed to keep local food banks in supply.

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.

Us Government Shutdown Air Traffic Controllers

Over 2,000 flights canceled in US on Monday as President Trump tells air traffic controllers: 'Get back to work, NOW'

More than 2,000 flights have been canceled across the U.S. on Monday as airlines catch up from a rough weekend.

Air travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown

Air travelers could face more frustration as busy U.S. airports need to meet a higher Federal Aviation Administration target for reducing flights Tuesday after already canceling thousands to scale back demands on the nation’s aviation system during the government shutdown.

SC's official Christmas tree arrives at Statehouse

Escorted down Gervais Street by police officers, and soon to be in hundreds of photos and videos, South Carolina's official Christmas tree has arrived.

Holiday spending expected to top $1 trillion

Despite the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, holiday spending is expected to rise this year.

Visa, Mastercard strike deal to lower merchant fees

There could be some changes for people who use plastic at the register.

ByHeart brand recalls some infant formula

There is a baby formula recall to know about.

Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal

The Senate was drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the shutdown on Monday after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government.

Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978

Donald Trump became the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game, attending the Washington Commanders' 44-22 loss to the visiting Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss

President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments

States administering a federal food aid program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — and should — provide full monthly benefits during an ongoing legal battle involving the U.S. government shutdown.

Columbia Politics: Candidate Sam Johnson on GMC

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold was…

Columbia Politics: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells on GMC

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold…

Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown

The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.