Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays.
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House speaker takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
The House scheduled a vote Wednesday evening on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote.
Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday decried Republican Donald Trump for inflammatory rhetoric about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and on other topics, saying voters should make sure he “can’t have that microphone again.”
Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement
House Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, despite the headwinds that prompted him to pull the bill from consideration last week.
Trump and Harris are taking a brief break from campaigning in battleground states
Presidential candidates typically focus much of their travel on battleground states, but Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking his message to a somewhat unlikely place: suburban New York.
TikTok and the U.S. face off in court over law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform
TikTok faced off with the U.S. government in federal court on Monday, arguing a law that could ban the platform in a few short months is unconstitutional while the Justice Department said it is needed to eliminate a national security risk posed by the popular social media company.
ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say
Atlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson, two people familiar with the league's internal talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
Richland School District One hosts parent pep rally
-Richland one families who want to learn more about how they can help their children be successful this school year got the chance to do so during their parent pep rally.
V.P. Candidate Walz makes campaign stop in Asheville
Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz held a campaign event in Asheville Tuesday.
Elon Musk could become 1st trillionaire
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk could soon add another title to his roster.
Sam's Club to raise pay
Sam’s Club is raising pay to incentivize workers to stay at the company.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days to return in October
Amazon wants to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping.
Rep. Joe Wilson gives update on condition
Congressman Joe Wilson wants constituents to know he’s back to work after a recent health-scare.
Crews respond to fire in industrial building
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington Co. says crews responded to a fire in an industrial building on Glassmaster Rd. When they arrived, officials say they found the fire inside the building and put it out in about…
Facebook owner Meta bans Russia state media outlets over 'foreign interference'
Meta said it's banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda. The announcement drew a rebuke from the Kremlin on Tuesday.
Controversial PragerU to provide educational resources in South Carolina schools
PragerU is now officially an education partner of South Carolina schools, state Superintendent Ellen Weaver announced Monday in an interview with PragerU Chief Executive Officer Marissa Streit.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is making teen accounts private by default as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people's lives.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs presided over a sordid empire of sexual crimes, coercing and abusing women for years, threatening them to keep them in line and enlisting a cast of aides to cover it up, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Robert M. Kerr announces retirement from public service effective November 2024
Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Robert M. Kerr plans to retire after three years of service in the role, Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday.
Trump and Harris hitting battleground states even as Sunday's attack continues to roil the race
Presidential election campaigning revs back up Tuesday, with Donald Trump heading to Michigan and Vice President Kamala Harris answering questions at a forum for Black journalists in Pennsylvania — even as authorities continue to investigate a second apparent assassination attempt against Trump that's roiled the race.
