It's National Pet Day
A lot of us celebrate our pets every day but doing so is especially important today because it's National Pet Day!
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Listeria risk for celery sticks sold at Walmart
The company "Duda Farm Fresh Foods" has issued a voluntarily precautionary advisory for a batch of ready-to-eat celery sticks due to possible listeria contamination.
JP Morgan posts earnings
Friday, April 11, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon addressed what he described as "considerable turbulence" facing the economy.
Tesla halts orders for cars in China
The trade war between the U.S. and China appears to have a taken hold of someone close to president trump… Elon Musk.
State Treasurer Loftis petitions Supreme Court to stop removal hearing over $1.8b error
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis says his attorneys have filed a petition with the State Supreme Court to weigh in on his removal hearing over a $1.8 billion accounting error.
First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe switches to Republican Party
First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe announced he's leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republican Party.
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.
Health Minute: Preventing accidental drownings
Summer is right around the corner and Mandy Gaither talks to a pediatric emergency medicine doctor about how to keep kids safe in the water.
Blue Origin all women spaceflight to launch Monday
Blue Origin has a historic human spaceflight launching on Monday from Texas, and the crew in the New Shepard Rocket's 31-st mission will be all women!
Scout Motors site makes progress, CEO addresses tariffs, runoff, and direct sales
There's been plenty of progress on construction of the new Scout Motors plant in Blythewood since its groundbreaking last February.
WeightWatchers to file for bankruptcy
The Wall Street Journal reports Weight-Watchers is preparing to file for bankruptcy.
SC State House eliminating budget earmarks
Lawmakers at the State House say they are looking to eliminating budget earmarks, or one-time spending for "pet projects" in individual legislators' districts in the budget proposal.
USPS recommends raising prices
It could soon cost more to send mail.
Fisher Price recalls 250K stroller toys
Fisher Price has recalled 250000 stroller toys due to a choking risk.
Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House
The House passed one of Republicans' signature issues for the year on Thursday, approving legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections, one of President Donald Trump's top election-related priorities.
House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts
House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework Thursday, a political turnaround after Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who had refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks without deeper spending cuts.
Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs
U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas, airline fares, and hotel rooms fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats.
After years of resisting, South Carolina moves toward hands-free cellphones while driving
After eight years of trying to persuade his fellow lawmakers in the South Carolina House to require hands-free cellphone use while driving, a little pain might have helped Rep. Bill Taylor get his bill passed Wednesday.
Health Minute: Tools to tackle everyday stress
April is Stress Awareness Month, and experts say many people may not have all the tools they need to find relief from it. Here are some tips and tools to help.
City leaders hold ribbon cutting to celebrate opening of 'The Laundry'
A new venue for everything from weddings to special events opens their doors in downtown Columbia
