Many use credit, savings for groceries in 2025
One-in-five Americans pulled money from savings to pay for groceries last year.
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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting.
US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors' ties
A major new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened Monday to trucks, cars and other vehicles, the climax of a yearslong project that lately had been bruised a bit by international politics.
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the chamber’s upcoming August break until senators pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill, even as Republicans lack the votes to advance it.
South Carolina drivers see gas prices rise Monday, averaging $3.74 a gallon statewide
The average price of gas in South Carolina has jumped up 10.3 cents per gallon as of Monday as escalations between the US and Iran continue putting upward pressure on the cost of gas nationwide.
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday, after both sides paused attacks following a period of rapidly escalating tensions.
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks to attendees at the SC Democratic Party's Blue Palmetto Dinner on May 29, 2026. AP Photo Courtesy: Meg Kinnard BY JOEY CAPPELLETTI AND MEG KINNARD Updated 5:37 PM EDT, July 24, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina…
SC Pride's Revelry Gala returns to State Museum August 1st
The evening will feature a special appearance and performance by Kenya Pleaser, who recently represented South Carolina on the national stage as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18.
'The show must go on,' Trump says at White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled after shooting
President Donald Trump addressed a huge roomful of…
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday…
Jobless claims at lowest since 1969
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is at its lowest level since 1969.
Cost of healthcare up to $185K
Staying healthy in retirement may cost more than ever.
25 states sue Trump Administration over FEMA
25 states and D.C. have sued the Trump Administration accusing FEMA and DHS of withholding disaster relief and counterterrorism funding, unless they adopt election changes.
Study: Waymo’s driverless cars crash less than human drivers
Waymo's driverless cars are involved in far fewer crashes compared cars driven by human drivers, according to a new study.
Rep. Ralph Norman files to appear on ballot for special primary
Candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the upcoming Senate election are making it official.
Town of Chapin’s mayor respond to town council no-confidence vote
The Town of Chapin’s mayor says he's not going anywhere following a vote of no-confidence by the Town Council.
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and elevating more racially diverse states.
Canada is ready to celebrate new bridge to US amid tariff troubles with Trump
Officials are gathering Friday in Ontario to take delight in a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River, an international span that is expected to enhance trade on both sides of the border and give travelers another route to both countries.
US tariff hikes linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
U.S. President Donald Trump's latest set of tariff hikes drew objections Friday from America's trading partners including China and Japan, with Australia's trade minister slamming them as “completely unjustified.”
