Oscar's consider requiring movie producers to disclose A.I. usage
Variety reports the Oscars are considering requiring movie producers to disclose if they used artificial intelligence.
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Sumter Police urge residents to be aware of Walmart barcode scam
Sumter Police warn residents to be aware of a Walmart barcode scam that appears to be circulating
Dozens infected aboard Royal Caribbean ship
A gastrointestinal illness has broken out on a Royal Caribbean ship this week.
Phone prices may rise from tariffs, but not immediately
The Trump Administration's recently imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports could make your next smartphone costlier.
Amazon to surpass Walmart revenue
Amazon could be on its way to becoming the world's largest retailer.
Tariffs will hurt most stores but not T.J. Maxx
While many U.S. retailers are concerned about the Trump Administration's tariff plans, T.J. Maxx may end up benefitting from them.
Musk team’s access to student loan systems raises alarm over borrowers' personal information
Democrats are pushing back against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as it turns its attention to the Education Department, with lawmakers raising concerns about DOGE’s access to internal systems containing personal information on tens of millions of Americans.
South Carolina sets next execution date as inmate questions lethal injection doses
The South Carolina Supreme Court has set a March 7 date for the latest execution in the state's suddenly busy death chamber.
Former reality TV star Thomas Ravenel enters South Carolina governor race
Former reality TV star and South Carolina state treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced he's throwing his hat into the ring in the upcoming race for governor.
Federal prisons being used to detain people arrested in Trump’s immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump’s administration is using federal prisons to detain some people arrested in its immigration crackdown, the federal Bureau of Prisons said Friday, returning to a strategy that drew allegations of mistreatment during his first term.
City of Columbia hosts annual "We Go Red for Women" event
In honor of National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 7, the City of Columbia hosted its annual "We Go Red for Women" event.
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel
President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally.
House GOP rushing to produce Trump's big budget bill with tax cuts, program cuts and other promises
House Republicans are working overtime after a lengthy White House meeting to meet President Donald Trump's demand for a big budget package that includes some $3 trillion in tax breaks, massive program cuts and a possible extension of the nation's debt limit.
US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate falls to 4%
U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025.
EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state
Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors is making a massive bet in the electric SUV market with a carefully cultivated experience that will allow some customers to buy the company's vehicle in minutes on an app and then use it to handle everything after from repairs to updates and upgrades.
Priest attacked inside of a cathedral during mass
A man is accused of assault after authorities say he charged a cathedral pulpit and tried to punch the priest during mass
Sumter Co. arrests man accused of assault & battery
Sumter County deputies arrest a man accused of assault and battery after allegedly ramming his vehicle into the back of another
Alan Wilson leading coalition of state attorneys general in investigation into Dr. Fauci
Alan Wilson says he is leading a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the Covid-19 pandemic response.
SC AG warns ICE resistance group against 'unlawful' behavior
Attorney General Alan Wilson said, "Any efforts to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement will have serious consequences" in response to a planned meeting of the South Carolina Democratic Socialists of America.
Rep. Mace introduces bills to bar transgender women from restrooms, shelters and prisons
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a trifecta of bills aimed at transgender people's use of public restrooms and their presence in prisons.
