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US stocks rise in their return from the Juneteenth holiday

U.S. stocks are drifting higher on Friday in their return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday.

Community leaders hosts 'Revival of the Vote' rally

Community leaders with the Columbia branch N.A.A.C.P held a rally Thursday at the Martin Luther Park encouraging the public to get out and vote.

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Kershaw Co. actively search for suspect accused of ramming into cruiser

Kershaw Co. Deputies, along with SLED are in the middle of an active manhunt. Residents are asked to keep the doors to their homes and cars locked.

"Sam Gilliam: Printmaker" -- celebrating Juneteenth and Black artistry at the Columbia Museum of Art

Guests will first encounter an exhibition on Sam Gilliam -- a Black printmaker known for pushing the boundaries of abstract art through vibrant colors and combinations.

Cities with the safest drivers

Everything is bigger, and safer in Texas.

NTSB issues safety bulletin for Boeing 737 max engines

The National Transportation Safety Board is issuing a rare "urgent" safety warning of potential problems with the Boeing 737 max.

Kids cough syrup recalled due to contamination

A brand of children's cough syrup is contaminated with a bacteria that poses a major health risk.

250K+ Honda, Acura vehicles recalled

More than 250-thousand Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because of an issue with the brake pedal.

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.

Food Lion campaign fights childhood food insecurity during the summer

Food Lion Feeds will begin its annual Summers Without Hunger campaign to ensure children have access to proper meals.

Two arrested at Saluda Co. boat ramp

When they arrived, deputies say Emilio Marquez and Rachel Thomas were taken into custody for questioning.

Liquid Death & Whistlepig Whiskey team up

Liquid Death is bringing a new collaboration to life.

SCDPH observes World Sickle Cell Day

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining partners in celebrating the 2025 theme of “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy” in observance of World Sickle Cell Day on June 19.

Senate unanimously passes resolution honoring Mother Emanuel AME Church attack victims

A resolution introduced by U.S. Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham to commemorate the nine victims of the Mother Emanuel AME Church attack in Charleston passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate Tuesday.

Petco Love Pick Me! SC offers free, low-fee adoptions at Petco centers statewide

South Carolina is gearing up for its largest dog and cat adoption event of the year as Petco Love Pick Me! SC kicks off from June 20 to June 29.

US says foreign students seeking visas must unlock social media accounts

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that it is restarting the process for foreigners to apply for student visas but says all applicants must have their social media accounts set to ‘public’ to allow review by officials.

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top leader

Israel's defense minister threatened Iran's supreme leader on Thursday after Iranian missiles damaged a hospital in southern Israel and hit residential buildings near Tel Aviv, wounding at least 240 people. Israel, meanwhile, struck a heavy water reactor linked to Iran's nuclear program.