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SC builders react to tariffs
The European Union and Canada quickly unveiled retaliatory measures this week after President Donald Trump’s anticipated tariffs on imported steel and aluminum took effect.
Gas prices fall amid recession fears
Gas prices are down slightly since January amid fears of a possible recession.
NASCAR's Josh Berry and Josh Harris test their endurance at Fort Jackson
"Coming here and watching these brave men and women that've chosen to serve their country, and seeing them put all this effort in, just makes you feel really fortunate for what we get to do on Sundays," says Berry.
Walmart caught in the middle of trade war between U.S. and China
Walmart is caught in the middle of an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.
Poll: 55% of Americans say fed cuts will cause harm
Americans are growing more concerned about the economy.
SC House passes $14 billion budget
House members at the State House have approved the $14 billion spending plan for South Carolina.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
SC governor suspends Williamsburg County Sheriff after public corruption charges indictment
Governor Henry McMaster has suspended Williamsburg County Sheriff Stephen Gardner after he was indicted on public corruption charges.
Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to gut federal operations.
Putin says he agrees in principal with US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace.
US stocks fall as Trump's latest tariff threat offsets good news on the economy
The U.S. stock market is falling Thursday, even after getting a double-shot of encouraging news on the economy.
From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American life
The construction industry uses about one-third of all U.S. steel shipments, more than any other industry, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
CPD patrol officer accused of assault, misconduct in office is arrested
The Columbia Police Department has announced the arrest and termination of one of its patrol officers accused of Assault and Misconduct in Office
Federal judge grills government attorney over Pentagon's handling of transgender service members
A federal judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law
Proceeds from sale of new home will benefit families experiencing homelessness
Representatives of three charitable organizations say the proceeds from the sale of a new project known as "Michael's House" will be used to help families experiencing homelessness.
Apple prepares to overhaul software
Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing one of the biggest software overhauls in the company's history.
Girl Scouts sued over alleged toxins in cookies
A proposed class action lawsuit claims some Girl Scout Cookies contain heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins.
$1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds
The IRS says upwards to a billion dollars in refunds for tax year 2021 remain unclaimed, and the deadline to claim them is right around the corner.
'In DOGE we trust:' House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
A familiar scene has played out over and over in the U.S. House: Republicans, unable to approve federal funding legislation on their own, edge toward a risky government shutdown, until Democrats swoop in with the votes needed to prevent catastrophic disruptions.
