FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report
Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike.
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Banned Book Week kicks off with Monday local documentary screening
Sunday, Sept. 22 marks the beginning of the nationwide Banned Book Week, a week-long annual event bringing together librarians, educators, and more in support of the freedom to seek and express ideas.
Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson honored at CCU game
Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson was honored at halftime during the Chanticleers football game on Saturday.
Lactaid Milk recalls for possible almond allergen
If you drink a certain type of milk make sure to check your fridge.
Harris raises $27 million in New York fundraiser, promises economic speech this week
Vice President Kamala Harris raised $27 million at a packed New York City fundraiser on Sunday, her largest fundraising haul since she took over at the top of the ticket from President Joe Biden, according to a Harris campaign aide.
Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last
Former President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he doesn't “think” he'd run again for president in 2028 if he falls short in his bid to return to the White House in 2024.
Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign's last stretch
One presidential candidate is talking up gun ownership and promising tough border security measures. The other vows to cap credit card interest rates and force insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization.
Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Owens
Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Eugene Owens as of 6:46 pm.
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.
