Columbia Animal Services March adoption special
The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its St. Pawtrick’s Day O’doption special this month!
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Funeral arrangements announced for Grammy nominated singer Angie Stone
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Columbia-born R&B Singer Angie Stone.
Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump's trade war
Ontario's premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after the US and South Korea began military drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea Monday, South Korea’s military said, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual combined drills, which the North views as an invasion rehearsal.
House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they're daring Democrats to oppose it
House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major confrontation with Democrats over the contours of government spending.
Lancaster man confesses to killing woman and child, dies in shootout with police
According to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 12:30 p. m. on Sunday, March 9, Lancaster County Public Safety Communications received a call from an adult male indicating that he had killed a woman and her child at 542 Mosteller Drive, Lancaster.
No. 5 South Carolina routs No. 1 Texas 64-45 for 9th SEC Championship in the last 11 years
Chloe Kitts finished with 15 points and nine rebounds and was named the tournament’s MVP, Tessa Johnson added 14 points and No. 5 South Carolina knocked off No. 1 Texas 64-45 on Sunday to win its third straight Southeastern Conference Tournament championship and ninth title in the last 11 years under coach Dawn Staley.
SC Forestry Commission to lift burning ban for Georgetown County
According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the State Forester’s Burning Ban will be lifted for Georgetown County, effective at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 9th.
S.C. inmate first in 15 years put to death by firing squad
A south carolina inmate was put to death Friday evening -- by firing squad.
Lexington PD announces road closures ahead of 10th annual Shamrock Parade
The Lexington Police Department wants to remind anyone travelling through the downtown area of the county this weekend that the 10th annual Shamrock Parade will cause several road closures Sunday March 9, 2025.
Mega Millions ticket price to increase next month
Mega Millions tickets will more than double in cost next month.
Walgreens going private in $24 billion deal
A well-known drugstore chain is going private in a potential billion dollar agreement.
President Donald Trump to ‘probably’ extend TikTok sale deadline
President Donald Trump is considering extending the deadline for Tiktok to be sold.
Amazon targeted for viral 'economic blackout'
A week-long boycott against shopping on Amazon has begun.
Cheerios tops list as South Carolina's favorite breakfast cereal, data reveals
In honor of National Cereal Day, VegasInsider has analyzed what cereal South Carolina Residents are mostly likely to choose when they pick up their bowl and spoon in the morning.
Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intel sharing with Ukraine
President Donald Trump said Friday he is “strongly considering” levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine, floating the possibility of new pressure on Moscow just days after he ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill allowing Trump and others to recover costs of election meddling case
Georgia’s Senate passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills stemming from an attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Judge orders Trump administration to speed payment of USAID and State Dept. debts
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to speed up its payment on some of nearly $2 billion in debts to partners of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, giving it a Monday deadline to repay the nonprofit groups and businesses.
Trump slashed teacher training, citing DEI. Educators say the grants fought staff shortages
Trump administration cuts to teacher training grants are putting a strain on rural school systems, which have relied on the money to help address teacher shortages.
Irmo Mayor Pro Tem resigns after allegations of sex crimes
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilman Erik Sickinger resigns after sex crime allegations effective immediately
