A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms
Ukraine has long argued that Russia will only negotiate seriously if the cost of continuing the war becomes too high.
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Large law enforcement presence at Lexington HS
Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. say there is a large law enforcement presence on the campus of Lexington HS.
US stocks jump after oil prices fall and pressure from the bond market eases
U.S. stocks are jumping Thursday and clawing back most of their losses for the week.
The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says
The unprecedented spate of mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed the congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans and significantly altered the makeup of at least one-fifth of districts, according to a new study.
Sheriff: One dead in plane crash
Deputies with the Lee Co. Sheriff's Office say one person was killed in a plane crash this morning.
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate…
Senate committee holds 1st of many meetings on artificial intelligence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday morning, a small group of lawmakers met inside the Gressette Building for a Special Senate Committee Meeting on artificial intelligence.…
JD Power's best airports in North America list
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International is the best so-called "mega" airport in the U.S. and broader region, that’s according to JD Power’s 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
Amazon raises minimum wage to $20
Amazon is raising its minimum starting pay for U.S. full-time core operations workers to $20 an hour.
Senate fails to advance crypto bill
The U.S. Senate has rejected a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency.
Emanuel Nine Memorial set to open Nov. 14
The Emanuel Nine Memorial, a permanent tribute to the nine worshippers killed in a racially motivated mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015, will open to the public on Nov. 14 beside the historic church in downtown Charleston.
House nears vote on Russia sanctions bill named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The House will vote Wednesday on a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine.
Police: Woman killed in train vs. pedestrian accident
Forest Acres Police say they are investigating a fatal accident involving a commercial train and a pedestrian.
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House.
Prices at the pump continue to rise in the Midlands
Prices at the pump continue to rise.
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined countries to operate, according to business owners caught in the crossfire.
Wall Street holds steady ahead of the Fed's decision as oil prices and bond yields ease
Wall Street is holding steady Wednesday as it waits to hear from the Federal Reserve, which traders expect will announce a hike to interest rates later in the day to help get the nation’s high inflation under control.
Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July
Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot.
Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close…
Justices to determine if McMaster exceeded authority when sending SC National Guard troops to D.C.
Allen Chaney, Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union, argued that guard members were forbidden from actual policing under "Operation Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful," asking the justices, "How can guard members help with the "safe" part, if they have no authority to make an arrest?"
