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.
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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.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump's bidding and go after the Republican president's adversaries.
Tim Scott blasted over efforts to roll back Biden-era caps on overdraft fees for big banks
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has drawn criticism as Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee after leading an effort to roll back caps on overdraft fees put into place under the Biden administration.
Local IVF lawsuit brings process questions into the spotlight
A mother's worst nightmare came true when she gave birth to another person's baby, after receiving IVF treatment at a Lowcountry based fertility clinic. The mother has now filed a suit against Coastal Fertility Specialists claiming they transferred the wrong embryo to her.
Sumter deputies arrest man accused of breaking into home, attempting to sexually assault woman
Sumter deputies arrest a man accused of breaking into a home and attempting to sexually assault the female victim inside
Mayor of Batesburg - Leesville faces ethics complaint
The Mayor of Batesburg-Leesville is facing an ethics complaint
Apple launches cheaper iPhone 16
Apple is launching a cheaper version of the iPhone 16.
Elon Musk debuts updated AI model
Elon Musk says he is created an AI model that out performs ChatGPT and Deep-Seek.
States issue pet food warning after cat deaths
There is a major warning for pet owners.
SC House Dems call for amendments to public schools' book banning process
"This legislation really is about protecting and having the backs of librarians across our state," says Bauer.
Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on autos, chips and pharmaceuticals
President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of around 25% on auto imports as well as semiconductor chips and pharmaceuticals shipped to the United States.
Trump administration orders halt of NYC toll meant to fight to fight traffic and fund mass transit
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.
Nearly 300 deportees from US held in Panama hotel as officials try to return them to their countries
Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under U.S. President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a return to their countries.
Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “ wokeness.”
Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilization and issued a presidential memorandum calling for “radical transparency requirements” from the government, which he suggested could reduce wasteful spending.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Trump is living in a Russian-made 'disinformation space'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday of living in a Russian-made “disinformation space,” pointed comments that risked further souring relations with Washington as the American leader pushes for an end to the war.
