Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.
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Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in the US
Refugees who had been approved to travel to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration.
Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the United States illegally.
160 national security staffers are sent home as the White House aligns its team to Trump’s agenda
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser has sidelined about 160 National Security Council aides, sending them home while the administration reviews staffing and tries to align it with Trump’s agenda, administration officials told The Associated Press.
Trump's Jan. 6 pardons won't change the 'truth,' judges say
President Donald Trump's mass pardons for rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol won't change the “truth” about what happened in the nation's capital four years ago, two federal judges separately wrote Wednesday.
Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is “seriously considering” a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.
SC among states in Deep South to see Winter Storm
South Carolina is enjoying the snow day. and the Historic winter storm also touched down in places like Houston, New Orleans and Pensacola, Florida.
Nothing Bundt Cakes to require stores to open on Sundays
Nothing Bundt Cakes will soon require stores to be open on Sundays.
Costco's unionized workers plan to strike
There may soon be picket lines at one of the nation’s largest retailers.
GLP-1 meds may have other uses, possible risks
Popular medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have health benefits beyond weight loss, and blood sugar control, but there are risks too.
Governor's office responds to questions regarding closings in Richland, Lexington Co., USC
Monday's announcements regarding Tuesday's schedule at county offices in Richland and Lexington County as well as USC may have lead to some confusion.
SC Snow: A look at the impact from school closings to icy roads
A look at the impact of the January snow in the Midlands
School closings, delays for Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Due to road conditions still not being fully open and safe in areas around the Midlands, many schools and universities are switching to E-Learning Days or closing on Thursday. Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, most of the south…
No COMET service Wednesday, delayed Thursday
Officials with the City of Columbia's public bus system also known as the COMET say there is a schedule change due to icy road conditions in the Midlands.
Snow day in the Midlands!
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UPDATE: Richland Co. offices to remain closed today due to weather
Richland County officials release updated information on changes to schedules for Government facilities due to Winter weather
Weather Update: Snow expected to continue into early Wednesday morning
Chief Meteorologist John Farley has the latest look at the snow we are seeing here in the Midlands and what you can expect Wednesday morning
Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases
Rioters locked up for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack were released while judges began dismissing dozens of pending cases Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s sweeping grant of clemency to all 1,500-plus people charged in the insurrection that shook the foundation of American democracy.
Dominion Energy provides tips on thermostat settings, potential power outages during cold weather
"We do encourage customers to keep their thermostat as close to 68 degrees as possible. That's kind of a sweet spot, that helps with your energy consumption, and limit it from maybe spiking quite as much as if your thermostat is up in the low 70's," says Long.
At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
