SC's official Christmas tree arrives at Statehouse
Escorted down Gervais Street by police officers, and soon to be in hundreds of photos and videos, South Carolina's official Christmas tree has arrived.
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Holiday spending expected to top $1 trillion
Despite the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, holiday spending is expected to rise this year.
Visa, Mastercard strike deal to lower merchant fees
There could be some changes for people who use plastic at the register.
ByHeart brand recalls some infant formula
There is a baby formula recall to know about.
Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
The Senate was drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the shutdown on Monday after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government.
Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978
Donald Trump became the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game, attending the Washington Commanders' 44-22 loss to the visiting Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments
States administering a federal food aid program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — and should — provide full monthly benefits during an ongoing legal battle involving the U.S. government shutdown.
Columbia Politics: Candidate Sam Johnson on GMC
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold was…
Columbia Politics: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells on GMC
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold…
Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown
The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
Alvin S. Glenn Guard arrested for using chemical irritant on inmates
According to RCSD, Officer McClendon utilized a chemical irritant by spraying it into the cell before closing the flap door with two inmates inside.
Democrat Cory Booker to bring 'On The Road' tour to the Palmetto State
A well known U.S. senator is making a visit to the Midlands.
Kraft apple pie flavored mac &cheese available for limited time
Mac and cheese is a traditional side dish for most holiday dinners, and now Kraft has unveiled a new flavor of its mac and cheese just ahead of Thanksgiving.
Wendy's to close hundreds of locations
A fast-food chain is planning to close hundreds of its restaurants.
Sumter woman charged after argument turns deadly
Police say a Sumter woman is charged with voluntary manslaughter after a domestic incident turned deadly Thursday night.
Democrats consider prolonging the shutdown as Republicans prepare new bills without health care fix
Republican senators are trying to end the government shutdown by preparing a bipartisan package of spending bills that they hope will win new Democratic votes. It is unclear whether their plan will work.
Wall Street slips and is headed for a losing week
Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street Friday and are on track for their first weekly loss in the last four.
Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown.
Lawyers for Stephen Bryant make final appeal over brain damage to stop South Carolina execution
Lawyers for a man on South Carolina's death row are trying to stop his execution later this month by arguing the judge who sentenced him to die never got to consider how badly his brain was damaged from his mother's alcohol and drug use while pregnant.
