CPD patrol officer accused of assault, misconduct in office is arrested
The Columbia Police Department has announced the arrest and termination of one of its patrol officers accused of Assault and Misconduct in Office
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Federal judge grills government attorney over Pentagon's handling of transgender service members
A federal judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law
Proceeds from sale of new home will benefit families experiencing homelessness
Representatives of three charitable organizations say the proceeds from the sale of a new project known as "Michael's House" will be used to help families experiencing homelessness.
Apple prepares to overhaul software
Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing one of the biggest software overhauls in the company's history.
Girl Scouts sued over alleged toxins in cookies
A proposed class action lawsuit claims some Girl Scout Cookies contain heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins.
$1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds
The IRS says upwards to a billion dollars in refunds for tax year 2021 remain unclaimed, and the deadline to claim them is right around the corner.
'In DOGE we trust:' House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
A familiar scene has played out over and over in the U.S. House: Republicans, unable to approve federal funding legislation on their own, edge toward a risky government shutdown, until Democrats swoop in with the votes needed to prevent catastrophic disruptions.
South Carolina House Republicans fight with each other over the budget
At least three-quarters of South Carolina's House members approved the more than 100 sections of the state's $14 billion spending plan this week, but is wasn't as easy as that makes it seem.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal
U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine resumed Wednesday, officials said, a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid for Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invasion, and officials awaited the Kremlin's response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire endorsed by Ukraine.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect
President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
The Department of Education set to cut 50% percent of its workforce
The Department of Education Offices are being temporarily closed so layoffs can begin.
Lugoff -Elgin H.S. student arrested accused of bringing gun on school property
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lugoff-Elgin high school student accused of carrying a firearm on school property.
Shandon United Methodist Church to hold its 4th Annual "Huge Clothing & Book Sale"
Shandon United Methodist Church on Devine Street will be holding its 4th annual "Huge Clothing and Book Sale" this Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th.
Gas prices on the rise
Gasoline prices in Columbia are on the rise.
Airline ticket sales down due to fear of flying
Two airlines say fear of flying is pushing ticket sales down in the wake of multiple crashes.
Employee burnout cost companies money
A new study shows employee burnout is hurting American businesses.
Small business uncertainty is high
Concerns about the economy are weighing heavily on America’s small businesses.
Wall Street drops nearly 10% below its record as Trump's latest tariff threat worsens its sell-off
The U.S. stock market is falling further Tuesday following President Donald Trump's latest escalation in his trade war, pulling Wall Street almost 10% below its record set just a few weeks ago.
Southwest Airlines breaks with another tradition and checked bags will cost you now
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it will begin charging customers a fee to check bags, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals.
