Columbia man charged with two counts of indecent exposure, police asking victims to come forward
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with two indecent exposure incidents.
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UPDATE: SC Forestry Commission to lift Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties Monday
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties across the Midlands, Pee Dee and coastal regions of the state, effective at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11.
U.S. economy added 50K jobs last month
The U.S. economy added about 50-thousand jobs last month.
GM takes $6 billion hit for backing away from EV's
General Motors says it will lose another $6 billion as a result of its decision to pull back on electric cars.
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in support.
DPH reports 99 new measles cases in the Upstate
The Department of Public Health says there are 99 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, Jan. 6.
GoFundMe created for child killed after New Year’s Eve collision
A fundraiser is being held for the family who lost a five year old girl on New Year's Eve.
Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela
President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday in hopes of securing $100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela’s ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum — a plan that rides on their comfort in making commitments in a country plagued by instability, inflation and uncertainty.
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, the U.S. military said, as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.
Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even though layoffs and unemployment have remained low.
West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of 2 children in Brazil
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in Brazil. His co-conspirator, say authorities, was the children's aunt.
Puppy Bowl XXII to spotlight senior dogs
It's almost time for Animal Planet's annual Puppy Bowl!
People on GLP-1 drugs regain weight
A new University of Oxford review of research says many patients will return to their starting weight within two years of ending the treatment.
Tariffs lead to low trade deficit
A new report shows the October trade deficit was the lowest since 2009.
Lawsuit challenges SC Governor’s authority to deploy SC National Guard to D.C.
A lawsuit has been filed challenging SC Governor Henry McMaster’s authority to deploy the South Carolina National Guard to Washington, D.C.
IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the beginning of the 2026 filing season.
Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela
In a rare rebuke to the Trump administration, the Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution that would block the president's use of the U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
The fallout from NASCAR's federal antitrust trial continued into the new year as NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States.
Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer
Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution.
