Ban upheld for 7 books; classics like 'Romeo & Juliet' stay in SC school libraries
The South Carolina Dept. of Education voted this month on the first round of challenged books since a new law took effect in August.
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Jobless claims fall to lowest level since April
Jobless claims have fallen to the lowest level since April.
Richland One teacher shares story of hope, after overcoming domestic abuse and homelessness
"It was scary. Felt alone. It was a place that I felt like, I just didn't know if I was gonna make it the next day," she says.
Bitcoin ticks closer to $100,000 in extended surge following US elections
Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 for the first time overnight. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks.
Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
53% of adults will need social security
More than half of adults who have yet to retire say they will need to rely on social security benefits for necessary expenses.
FAA could slow holiday travel due to staffing issues
The FAA says it may need to slow down air traffic during peak travel times this holiday season due to staffing issues.
FAFSA season: what to know this year
This year’s free application for federal student aid, also known as FAFSA is now open to all students.
Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to be Donald Trump's attorney general
Former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he is withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight breaks records
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was a knock out win for Netflix.
Espresso drinks temporarily halted at McDonald's
McDonald’s has temporarily stopped selling espresso drinks at some locations in the U.S.
Target expects weak holiday sales
Target is expecting a surprisingly weak holiday shopping season.
Thanksgiving food prices are down
A little reprieve this Thanksgiving, the holiday dinner will cost less this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving survey.
Biden appeals to world leaders to stay in the climate fight as Trump casts shadow
President Joe Biden made an urgent appeal to fellow world leaders Tuesday to surge money to developing nations to curb climate change as he wrapped up his final appearance at a major international summit.
US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will give Ukraine antipersonnel mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances, marking the second major shift on U.S. military support for Kyiv in days.
Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons
The woman convicted of killing her two children in union county in 1994 is up for parole.
4 monkeys remain free nearly 2 weeks after dozens escaped a South Carolina compound
Four monkeys remain free nearly two weeks after a group of 43 escaped from a South Carolina compound that breeds them for medical research, authorities said.
FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency told lawmakers Tuesday she has encouraged the agency's inspector general to review whether an employee was acting alone when directing workers helping hurricane victims not to go to homes with yards signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
Local woman to make appearance on 'Wheel of Fortune'
A local woman is slated to make an appearance on 'Wheel of Fortune' Wednesday, November 20.
