Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Owens
Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Eugene Owens as of 6:46 pm.
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FTC report says social media companies engaged in "vast surveillance" of users
A new Federal Trade Commission staff report says major social media and video streaming services conducted vast surveillance of users to monetize their personal information.
FTC sues companies for allegedly inflating insulin prices
On Friday, Sept. 20, the Federal Trade Commission took action against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers.
Gas prices expected to continue to drop
Good news for drivers, gas prices could continue to drop.
Hunter Biden's sentencing on federal firearms charges delayed until December
Hunter Biden will be sentenced on felony firearms charges in December after the judge agreed Thursday to a delay requested by the defense.
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways, a deliberate shift for a GOP blindsided by some political ramifications of the post-Roe v. Wade era.
Congress scrambles to ensure safety of presidential candidates in final weeks of campaign
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence.
State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis resigns from legislature amid legal malpractice accusations
State Representative Marvin Pendarvis, who representedHouse District 113, has resigned from his seat in the legislature, as the troubled lawyer faces accusations of legal malpractice from clients of his, as well as having his law license suspended by the Supreme Court of South Carolina in May.
Seeking to counter China, US awards $3 billion for EV battery production in 14 states
The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles, part of a continuing push to reduce China’s global dominance in battery production for EVs and other electronics.
SLED issues Blue Alert after police officer shot
UPDATE: OFFICIALS SAY THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN LOCATED McBee, SC (WOLO)-- Investigators with SLED say they are looking for Alston Modlin, 27. Officials say Modlin shot a McBee…
Lexington School District Two honors national ABC anchor during 'Fine Arts Hall of Fame'
Lexington School District Two held its inaugural Fine Arts Hall of Fame event Thursday night.
Spartanburg deputies need help identifying man suspected of gas station larceny
Authorities are asking members of the public to help them identify a man suspected of larceny
"Healing, hope, and home" -- Mirci set to open new site for unhoused young women
Set to open in the Spring of 2025, the safe haven will be built just off of Gervais Street and Millwood Avenue and will be available for unhoused women between the ages of 17 and 22 years old.
Olive Garden strikes deal with Uber for delivery
Olive Garden has struck a deal to use Uber Eats for deliveries from some of its locations.
Amazon workers to get raise, free Prime membership
Amazon warehouse workers are getting a pay raise and free Prime Membership.
Biden tries to avoid spike in Medicare
The Biden Administration is offering insurers hefty new subsidies to avoid a hike in medicare drug plan premiums.
Jobless claims fell last week
Weekly jobless claims in the U.S. fell last week.
US House passes Rep. Mace's bill to deport undocumented migrants convicted of sex crimes
In a vote drawing some Democrat lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace's bill aimed at protecting women and girls by ensuring undocumented migrants convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence are deported or deemed inadmissible to the country passed in the U.S. House Wednesday night.
Lawyers for family of Mallory Beach request judge's recusal in case over leaked photos
Lawyers for the family of Mallory Beach have requested the judge presiding over their case accusing Parker's convenience store CEO Greg Parker and others of running social media bullying efforts against the family and selling confidential footage to a documentary filmmaker to recuse himself, according to a Sept. 13 court filing.
MUSC therapy dog becomes new part of CofC Women's Soccer Team
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and according to data from the NCAA, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college athletes.
