S.C. inmate first in 15 years put to death by firing squad
A south carolina inmate was put to death Friday evening -- by firing squad.
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Lexington PD announces road closures ahead of 10th annual Shamrock Parade
The Lexington Police Department wants to remind anyone travelling through the downtown area of the county this weekend that the 10th annual Shamrock Parade will cause several road closures Sunday March 9, 2025.
Mega Millions ticket price to increase next month
Mega Millions tickets will more than double in cost next month.
Walgreens going private in $24 billion deal
A well-known drugstore chain is going private in a potential billion dollar agreement.
President Donald Trump to ‘probably’ extend TikTok sale deadline
President Donald Trump is considering extending the deadline for Tiktok to be sold.
Amazon targeted for viral 'economic blackout'
A week-long boycott against shopping on Amazon has begun.
Cheerios tops list as South Carolina's favorite breakfast cereal, data reveals
In honor of National Cereal Day, VegasInsider has analyzed what cereal South Carolina Residents are mostly likely to choose when they pick up their bowl and spoon in the morning.
Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intel sharing with Ukraine
President Donald Trump said Friday he is “strongly considering” levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine, floating the possibility of new pressure on Moscow just days after he ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill allowing Trump and others to recover costs of election meddling case
Georgia’s Senate passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills stemming from an attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Judge orders Trump administration to speed payment of USAID and State Dept. debts
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to speed up its payment on some of nearly $2 billion in debts to partners of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, giving it a Monday deadline to repay the nonprofit groups and businesses.
Trump slashed teacher training, citing DEI. Educators say the grants fought staff shortages
Trump administration cuts to teacher training grants are putting a strain on rural school systems, which have relied on the money to help address teacher shortages.
Irmo Mayor Pro Tem resigns after allegations of sex crimes
Mayor Pro Tem, Councilman Erik Sickinger resigns after sex crime allegations effective immediately
SCHP investigates deadly crash along US Hwy 321
SCHP continues investigating a deadly car crash along US Highway 321 that claimed one life
Total lunar eclipse next Friday
March's full moon is called the "worm moon”, and it's extra special because it will be a total lunar eclipse.
Lawmakers debate near total abortion ban
Nearly 40 republicans at the State House are sponsoring a bill for a total abortion ban.
"Who would Jesus execute?" -- Death penalty protestors plead with governor to spare inmate's life
"Removing one life to punish them for taking someone else's does nothing to restore the fabric of humanity, it only increases the damage," says Rev. Bryan Pigford of Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Charleston.
Spring Break travel season begins
Spring break season is officially underway.
More Americans taking from their 401K's
401K's are becoming a rainy-day fund for more Americans.
Job cuts surge in February
The job market experienced a major spike in layoffs last month.
Tariffs will impact gas prices
Tariffs on fuel imports from Canada will affect some parts of the U.S. more than others.
