Fed cuts rates, mortgage rates stay high
The cost to borrow money has gone down slightly after the Federal Reserve approved to lower interest rates by a quarter point last week.
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Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator — “except for Day 1." According to his own statements, he's got a lot to do on that first day in the White House.
Monkeys that escaped a lab are a species used for human research since the 1800s
The 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped a South Carolina medical lab this week are among the most studied animals on the planet.
24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed
More than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina last week have now been recovered unharmed, officials said Sunday.
Fugitive Arrested -- Columbia hospital employee recognizes murder suspect Nicholas Hamlett, now in custody
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- According to the Columbia Police Department, fugitive and Tennessee murder suspect Nicholas Wayne Hamlett has been captured in Columbia. Hamlett was located and identified at a local hospital on Sunday evening. He is in the temporary…
A Cordova woman reported missing is discovered in Orangeburg flood waters
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office call off search for woman reported missing after her car is discovered in flood water
Annual Law Enforcement memorial honors three new officers lost in line of duty
Law officers who served and died in the line of duty were honored during an annual memorial Friday night.
Bond Referendum for Lex-Rich School District Five will address growth and improve safety, says superintendent
"When it comes to school safety, we seem to always be protecting ourselves against yesterday's school shooting. Our goal is to prevent tomorrow's school shooting and so with that surveillance and monitoring is going to be the key. And for us that's one of the first things off the bat," he says.
Steve Madden company takes action to avoid tariffs
One U.S. company announced plans to change its business operations to avoid President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.
IRS collects $5 trillion in taxes
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2024 financial report this week.
Racist text messages target Black residents & students across South Carolina
Multiple residents and university students in South Carolina have reported receiving anonymous racist text messages.
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government official before this week's election with planning the assassination of the Republican president-elect.
South Carolina sets new voting record during 2024 election
More than 2.5 million voters turned out to cast a ballot during the 2024 election which broke the previous record for total ballots casted that was set in 2020.
43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger
Forty-three monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research in South Carolina but the nearby police chief said there is "almost no danger” to the public.
No. 19 Clemson looking to bounce back, focused on Virginia Tech
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney wasn’t particularly keen on rehashing his team’s loss to Louisville last week, discussing his chances of reaching the ACC Championship game, or talking about the recently released College Football Playoff rankings.
Yemassee Town administrator gives update on 43 monkeys escaped from research center
Yemassee Town AdministratorMatthew Garnes provided additional information Thursday after more than 40 primates escaped from a research center Wednesday.
Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness
Savannah Britt owes about $27,000 on loans she took out to attend college at Rutgers University, a debt she was hoping to see reduced by President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness efforts.
Greenville deputies warn residents of ongoing scam
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office says Thursday they received several reports of a scam that's making it's way around the area.
Sen. Fanning concedes SC Senate District 17 race to Republican Everett Stubbs
Incumbent Sen. Mike Fanning of District 17 conceded to his Republican opponent Everett Stubbs following hearings over the close race.
Lexington Police ask drivers to 'be respectful' of other drivers after working 2 collisions on same road Thursday
Lexington Police ask drivers to take it easy on the road after working two separate car accidents along the same road Thursday evening.
