Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
President Donald Trump got a serious warning from voters that he’s out of touch with their fears about a deteriorating U.S. economy.
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Coca-cola drops new holiday flavor
Coca-Cola is rolling out a special treat for the holidays called Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla.”
Starbucks forms joint venture with Chinese investment firm
Starbucks says it plans to form a joint venture with investment firm Boyu Capital.
Denny’s to be acquired and taken private in a deal
Denny's is making a major change that it hopes will go sunny side up.
Supreme Court weighs Trump tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power
President Donald Trump’s power to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs is coming before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a pivotal test of executive power with trillion-dollar implications for the global economy.
Election Night 2025-- Rickenmann wins re-election as Columbia mayor, City Council At-large seat ends in runoff
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann has won re-election as mayor of Columbia.
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure nears longest ever
Talks intensified Tuesday toward a potential end to the government shutdown, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.
Dietary supplement recalled due to salmonella outbreak
A dietary supplement sold at Sam's Clubs across the U.S. is being recalled.
SCAG: Midlands Man accused of possessing AI child sex abuse material
The SC Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Adam Kelton, 25, of Gaston.
SC State Guard to distribute food to families in need during government shutdown
The South Carolina State guard will distribute food from state food banks to assist families affected by the shutdown.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many political observers to be one of the most influential in U.S. history, has died.
2025 School Report Cards show significant progress overall, while math scores need improvement
Monday morning, the SC Department of Education and the SC Education Oversight Committee released South Carolina's 2025 School Report Cards -- which showed significant improvements in a handful of indicators across the state.
Lidl announces Thanksgiving dinner bundle under $36
If you're concerned about your snap benefits or just watching your spending discount grocer Lidl is offering a Thanksgiving dinner bundle that feeds 10 people for under $36.
Worst weekend for air traffic control
This past weekend marked the worst for air traffic control staffing shortages since the government shutdown began.
Huggies maker to buy Tylenol
Kimberly Clark, the maker of Huggies is buying Kenvue the parent company of Tylenol.
Scotus to hear President Trump tariff case
In just days the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether President Trump's tariff policy is legal.
Soup cellar sees increase in those needing meals
Soup kitchens and charities across the country have reported seeing larger turnouts in the days since the government shutdown.
Trump administration will partially fund SNAP, but it could take months
The Trump administration has committed to partially funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with a $4.65 billion payment.
Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company.
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.
