A convenience store clerk is accused of lottery fraud
A convenience store clerk is facing fraud charges after authorities say tampered with scratch off tickets
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Court in Germany rules Birkenstock sandals not piece of art
A German court rejected the sandal company's effort to copyright four slip-on styles.
FDA: Ozempic, Wegovy shortage over
On Friday, Feb. 21, the Food and Drug Administration said there is no longer a short supply of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic.
Airlines seek to overturn disability rule
Major U.S. airlines are challenging part of a new rule for disabled travelers.
USPS may move toward privatization
President Trump is reportedly considering a plan to move the U.S. Postal Service towards privatization.
Deadline approaches for small businesses to apply for disaster loans in South Carolina
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses in Berkeley, Georgetown, Horry and Orangeburg counties that the deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans is approaching.
SC House Committee revises Senate's lottery voucher plan to use state funds
A showdown could be brewing between the SC Senate and House on School Vouchers to use public funds toward private school tuition.
Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed
A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled.
Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad. He would be the first U.S. inmate shot to death in an execution in 15 years. Sigmon is scheduled to die March 7.…
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass deportations and border security that top their agenda.
Federal judge allows Trump's mass firings of federal workers to move forward
A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward.
Parents charged with homicide by child abuse
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Sumter man arrested on drug and weapon charges
A Sumter man has been arrested accused of drug and weapons charges
Nvidia launches learning platform for sign language
A new AI platform aims to make learning sign language easier.
Chipotle hires extra workers for upcoming 'burrito season'
Chipotle Mexican Grill says it is preparing for what it calls "burrito season”.
Walmart warns sales will slow in 2025
Shoppers flooded to Walmart for groceries and clothing last year but now, the retail giant is warning of a slower 2025.
Federal judge leaves short-term pause on Trump Administration's federal funding freeze
A federal judge is keeping her short-term pause on the Trump Administration's order to freeze all federal grants and loans.
5 x Grammy winner PJ Morton delivers master class to Richland One students
Singer and songwriter PJ Morton has not only won five Grammys, he's been nominated for 20 -- collaborating with artists like Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, JoJo, and Lil Wayne, also serving as Maroon 5's keyboardist for the last 12 years.
Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens
President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decades long tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.
