Consumer confidence plunges amid inflation fears
According to several recent surveys, many Americans are worried about their wallets.
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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump for rhetoric echoing Russian talking points on war in Ukraine
Nikki Haley, the one-time Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina governor, offered sharp criticism of the Trump administration's approach to negotiating a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war.
International African American Museum launches online store to expand reach
The International African American Museum announced it launched its official online retail store, a move designed to broaden its reach and allow individuals nationwide to engage with and support the museum's mission through a curated selection of unique merchandise.
Trump backs Musk as he roils the federal workforce with demands and threats
President Donald Trump backed Elon Musk's demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments by the end of Monday or risk getting fired, even as government agency officials were told that compliance with Musk's edict was voluntary.
Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings
Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that President Donald Trump's administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration's own data shows.
House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push Trump's 'big' agenda forward, but GOP votes are in jeopardy
House Speaker Mike Johnson will try against the odds to muscle a Republican budget blueprint to passage this week, a step toward delivering President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill” with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts over stiff opposition from Democrats — and even some Republicans.
Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake
The regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
South Carolina freezes tuition for certain colleges
The state of South Carolina has frozen certain college tuitions for several years.
Lexington PD warns drivers of overnight road closure
Lexington Police warn drivers of an overnight road closure that could impact your commute Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Proposed SC bill says 'life begins at conception'; all abortions illegal
A proposed bill in South Carolina aims to give an unborn child human rights, which would make all abortions illegal if passed.
Dunkin gets rid of alt milk surcharge
Good news for people who can't tolerate, or just don't like dairy.
U.S. turns to Turkey for eggs
The current U.S. egg shortage has led businesses to look for supply beyond our borders.
Starbucks to lay off 1100 workers
Starbucks announced job cuts on Monday, Feb. 24.
Sen. Graham appears to blame Biden for Russia-Ukraine war, praises Trump's peace eff
Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the third anniversary of the start of the Ukraine-Russia war, appeared to blame the Biden administration for the conflict while praising Donald Trump's Russian-friendly stance in seeking a peace agreement.
Raymond Moody faces civil trial in Georgetown County over Brittanee Drexel's murder
Raymond Moody, the convicted killer, kidnapper, and rapist of Brittanee Drexel, will be appearing in Georgetown County Monday morning for a civil trial.
Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone
Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas.
Emergency evacuation aboard flight bound for Columbia
According to Delta Airlines a flight from Atlanta, GA bound for Columbia had to turn around and undergo an emergency evacuation.
USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold.
The Trump administration is putting USAID staffers on leave worldwide and firing at least 1,600
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
Federal workers sue over Elon Musk's threat to fire them if they don't explain their accomplishments
Attorneys for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired.
