Gov. McMaster signs Hands-Free and Distracted Driving bill into law
Officials say the new law prohibits holding or supporting mobile devices with any part of the body while operating a vehicle.
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Deputies: Man in the country illegally accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile
Investigators say Darwin Pena-Caceres is charged with criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping.
10 year old farmer offered full scholarship to SC State
Kendall Rae Johnson, the youngest USDA-certified farmer in the country, began gardening with her great-grandmother when she was just 3. She became the youngest certified farmer in Georgia at age 6, and soon after became the youngest nationally. She now farms land that was passed down to her mother from her great-grandmother, tending to about an acre of fruits and vegetables.
Lawsuit challenges educational censorship and the cancellation of AP African American Studies course
"Our children should have open access to information. We're not imposing a view point on them, we're allowing them to make their own decisions and form their own ideas by giving them all the information," says Mayes.
Rep. Mace plans 'special announcement' in Charleston Monday
Congresswoman Nancy Mace plans to make a "special announcement" in Charleston Monday as rumors continue to swirl about a possible gubernatorial run in 2026.
Oreo, Reese's teaming up for new treats
Oreo and Reese's are rolling out two new treats that combine flavors from both snacks.
FDA recalls ground beef product
Be cautious before firing up the grill this weekend.
Home Depot: 2025 Halloween Decorations revealed
Halloween is months away but Home Depot is already getting into the spirit of the holiday.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut.
Teen charged in stabbing death of wheelchair bound woman
Investigators say around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon deputies responded to faraway drive to a fight involving a knife.
Community leaders will host forum Wednesday to discuss impact of Trump's tax law on SC
It's been nearly a month since Trump's tax and spending law, known as the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, went into effect after being signed into law on July 4th.
Rep. Nancy Mace launches statewide town hall tour to address key voter issues
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announced Tuesday she is launching a new town hall series that will take her across the Palmetto State.
Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark 'endangerment finding' that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
China promises to help companies slammed by tariffs, as talks with the US left in limbo
China’s top leaders have pledged to help companies slammed by higher U.S. tariffs but held back on major moves after trade talks with the U.S. this week kept businesses and planners in limbo.
Along with a strong second quarter rebound for the US economy, some red flags
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil.
US stock market holds steady ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates
U.S. stock indexes are drifting on Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve later in the afternoon about what it will do with interest rates.
Tsunami strikes Japan and Russia after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake, warnings issued for Hawaii and Alaska
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday. Warnings are also in place for California, Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand.
Family of Jaysen Carr urges agencies to implement warnings around risk of deadly freshwater amoeba
The parents of Jaysen Carr -- the 12-year-old Hand Middle School student who passed away from a brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria Fowleri -- are speaking out regarding their son's tragic death.
China trade talks end without deal
The Tuesday meeting between Chinese and American trade negotiators in Sweden ended without a deal.
