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RCSD investigates several incidents of possible druggings at local sports bar

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating several claims of possible drugging at an area sports bar.

"Protecting your vote" -- local FBI agent discusses Election Day priorities, who you can call with issues

With just hours to go until Election Day, local FBI agents say they want to help instill confidence in voters as they head to the polls, and are sharing their role in protecting your vote.

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy

TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Boeing workers to vote on new contract offer

Striking Boeing workers are voting on Monday, Nov. 4, on the company’s latest contract offer.

Alcohol sales on the decline

The incredible surge in sales the alcohol industry saw during the Covid-19 pandemic has come to a screeching halt.

Americans who bought homes in 2024 were older and richer

Americans who bought homes for the first time between July 2023, and June 2024 were older and wealthier than in previous years.

U.S. Justice Department to monitor voting in South Carolina

The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will be monitoring South Carolina on Election Day for compliance with federal voting rights laws.

Abortion rights at forefront of Women's March rallies in runup to Election Day

Thousands of women rallied Saturday in the nation's capital and elsewhere in support of abortion rights and other feminist causes ahead of Tuesday's election.

Federal Reserve is set to cut rates again while facing a hazy post-election outlook

No one knows how Tuesday's presidential election will turn out, but the Federal Reserve's move two days later is much easier to predict: With inflation continuing to cool, the Fed is set to cut interest rates for a second time this year.

Free rides to the polls offered in eight South Carolina counties on Election Day

Voters who need reliable transportation in Lexington and Orangeburg counties are able to request a free ride to the polls.

One SC Fund raises record $5 million for Hurricane Helene relief in SC

A fund collecting donations for storm relief in South Carolina following Hurricane Helene is now at more more than$5 million.

South Carolinians set new records with pre-election day turnout

As South Carolina have wrapped up its early voting period, the State Election Commission (SEC) is reporting that there have been more than 1.5 million ballots casted in the 2024 General Election.

Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn't have left White House after 2020 loss

Donald Trump delivered a profane and conspiracy-laden speech two days before Tuesday's presidential election, talking about reporters being shot and suggesting he “shouldn't have left” the White House after his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final push across a handful of states on the eve of Election Day.

Governor McMaster denies clemency for Richard Moore

Richard Bernard Moore, convicted of killing a store clerk in 1999 is denied clemency and put to death by lethal injection Friday night

Rapid Shelter Columbia celebrates 2nd birthday

"It was really wonderful to see people come together and really reflect on how much progress we've made the last two years," says Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells.