SC Forestry Commission issues 'Red Flag Alert' for outdoor burning
The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a Red Flag Alert Friday to discourage people from burning outdoors.
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As Trump's deadline to eliminate DEI nears, few schools openly rush to make changes
Schools and colleges across the U.S. face a Friday deadline to end diversity programs or risk having their federal money pulled by the Trump administration, yet few are openly rushing to make changes.
Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders
The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues.
US consumers cut spending in January more drastically than at any point in the last four years
U.S. consumers cut back sharply on spending last month, the most since February 2021, even as inflation declined, though stiff tariffs threatened by the White House could disrupt that progress.
Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.
Mug shot released of Beechwood Middle teacher accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct
The arrest mugshot of the teacher at Beechwood Middle School in Lexington that is alleged to have criminal sexual conduct with a 15 year old and giving them alcohol.
Atty General announces arrest of 2 men accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
The Attorney General's Office has announced the arrest of two men both accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
"Not a penny is missing" -- Loftis testifies before subcommittee over $1.8 billion accounting error
During a heated exchange that lasted over three hours on Thursday, SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis testified before members of the SC Finance Constitutional Subcommittee, stemming from a $1.8 billion accounting error.
Subway brings back cheaper footlongs
It has been a slow start to the year for the fast food industry, so Subway has announced a plan to try to attract more customers.
Southwest Airlines opens up booking to 3rd party sites
Southwest Airlines is now allowing travelers to book tickets on Expedia-owned websites.
AI industry sees increase in jobs
The artificial intelligence job market is booming.
Trump says he's confident Putin will 'keep his word' if there's a deal to end the war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump said Thursday that talks to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are “very well advanced" and he expressed confidence that Russian leader Vladimir Putin won't press to restart the war if a truce can be reached.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.
Rainfall eases drought conditions in some SC counties
Portions of South Carolina received above normal rainfall levels in February, lifting six counties out of drought conditions.
3 councilmen in South Carolina's third-largest city charged in bribery and kickback scheme
Three members of the City Council in South Carolina's third-largest city accepted kickbacks and bribes to give out grant money and rezone land or lied about what they knew, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
South Carolina again faces showdown over spending public money on private school tuition
The South Carolina House approved its own version of a bill Wednesday that would let parents spend taxpayer money on private school tuition.
Governor Henry McMaster suspends N. Charleston councilman accused of Bribery, Wire Fraud
Charleston, SC (WCIV) -- A North Charleston City Councilman is accused of with Conspiring to Commit Bribery and Honest Services Wire Fraud. According to prosecutors handling the case, Michael A. Brown representing District…
Middle school teacher accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor
A Midlands teacher is accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Cancer survivors and lawmakers take part in "Suits and Sneakers Day" at Statehouse
"Suits and Sneakers Day" encourages lawmakers and volunteers to "hit the ground running" -- and make cancer policies a priority.
Amazon's Alexa gets AI upgrade
Amazon's Alexa is getting a major upgrade for the AI chat-bot era, Alexa+ was unveiled today.
