SC House passes $14 billion budget
House members at the State House have approved the $14 billion spending plan for South Carolina.
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Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
SC governor suspends Williamsburg County Sheriff after public corruption charges indictment
Governor Henry McMaster has suspended Williamsburg County Sheriff Stephen Gardner after he was indicted on public corruption charges.
Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to gut federal operations.
Putin says he agrees in principal with US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace.
US stocks fall as Trump's latest tariff threat offsets good news on the economy
The U.S. stock market is falling Thursday, even after getting a double-shot of encouraging news on the economy.
From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American life
The construction industry uses about one-third of all U.S. steel shipments, more than any other industry, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
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
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.
