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Gas Prices In Columbia Average $3.27/ Gallon According To Gas Buddy

Seasonal trends, lower demand drive down gas fuel costs

If you have filled up at the gas pump recently, you probably noticed gas is cheaper than it was this time last year.

More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe's end, study finds

It became more common for authorities to charge women with crimes related to their pregnancies after the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022, a new study found — even if they're almost never accused of violating abortion bans.

Conflicts in the Mideast and Ukraine will loom over Biden's farewell address at the United Nations

President Joe Biden is set to deliver his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon are edging toward all-out war and Israel’s bloody operation against Hamas in Gaza nears the one-year mark.

Lee Co. Sheriff's Office mourns loss of one of their own

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.

Midlands pickleball team heading to D.C. for competitive event

In the past few years, pickleball has grown in popularity in the Midlands.

Alarming rates of obesity remain across SC, according to latest report

According to the National Health Organization known as "Trust for America's Health," South Carolina continues to be one of 23 states across the U.S. with an overall adult obesity rate at or above 35%.

Major movie theatres unveils makeover plan

You will soon see some new upgrades the next time you go to the movie theater.

Eight new emojis coming to smartphones

Eight new emojis are coming to smartphones and computers.

CA Governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California has taken another big step towards protecting the environment.

FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report

Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike.

Banned Book Week kicks off with Monday local documentary screening

Sunday, Sept. 22 marks the beginning of the nationwide Banned Book Week, a week-long annual event bringing together librarians, educators, and more in support of the freedom to seek and express ideas.

Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson honored at CCU game

Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson was honored at halftime during the Chanticleers football game on Saturday.

Lactaid Milk recalls for possible almond allergen

If you drink a certain type of milk make sure to check your fridge.

Harris raises $27 million in New York fundraiser, promises economic speech this week

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $27 million at a packed New York City fundraiser on Sunday, her largest fundraising haul since she took over at the top of the ticket from President Joe Biden, according to a Harris campaign aide.

Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last

Former President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he doesn't “think” he'd run again for president in 2028 if he falls short in his bid to return to the White House in 2024.

Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign's last stretch

One presidential candidate is talking up gun ownership and promising tough border security measures. The other vows to cap credit card interest rates and force insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization.

Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Owens

Governor Henry McMaster denies clemency for Freddie Eugene Owens as of 6:46 pm.

FTC report says social media companies engaged in "vast surveillance" of users

A new Federal Trade Commission staff report says major social media and video streaming services conducted vast surveillance of users to monetize their personal information.