Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan
The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 206,000 borrowers as part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster route to forgiveness.
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House advances reauthorization of US spy program as GOP upheaval threatens final passage
House Republicans on Friday advanced a bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program, a second attempt just days after a conservative revolt prevented similar legislation from reaching the floor.
SCHP searches for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping someone may recognize a car they say was involved in a deadly hit-and-run earlier this month.
RCSD: Multiple people shot in Richland Co. neighborhood, two pronounced dead at scene
Richland County deputies say three people were injured by gunfire after a Thursday night shooting.
Super Bowl champion receiver Watkins heads nine named to Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame
Super Bowl champion receiver Sammy Watkins was among nine players named to the Clemson Hall of Fame.
Richland One high schooler named "SC Work-Based Learning Student of the Year"
"I was always working on something. I was that kid that was in the back yard with a go cart, trying to make it faster, have more fun on it. I mean I was working on motorcycles, just anything with my hands I was always doing, so I knew that I wanted to work hands-on within a program where I could learn something that would take me farther than just working on it in my backyard," he says.
Consumer Reports urges USDA to remove Lunchables from National School Lunch Program
A consumer watchdog group wants the popular snack kit ‘Lunchables’ removed from school lunch programs because of excessive sodium.
Gas prices continue to rise as we head into Spring
Bad news for your wallet tonight.
Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion
Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool it.
Inflation rises to highest level since April 2023
Wholesale inflation in the U.S. rose again last month.
Uber adds new safety measures for riders
People using the ride share service Uber now have more safety options.
O.J. Simpson, former football star acquitted of murder, dies at 76
O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has died, according to his family. He was 76.
The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect.
UPDATE: Missing 12 year old boy found safe in Orangeburg Co.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a 12 year old boy who was declared missing has been found safe.
City of Columbia releases Gamecock parade road closures
City of Columbia releases a list of street closures going into effect for the Gamecock Women's Basketball Victory Parade
SC attorney general observes 13th annual Children's Advocacy Center Day
Attorney General Alan Wilson is asking lawmakers for more funding for these organizations and programs.
Patrons shop before the Masters
Augusta National opened its gates early this morning as pre-tournament action continues.
Five firefighters who died while serving honored during special ceremony
Held by the SC Fire Service, the ceremony remembered the lives of Irmo Firefighter James Muller, Summerville Fire and Rescue Captain Kenneth Sott, and Aiken Public Safety Officer Kevin Simmons.
Former Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail for lying
Allen Weisselberg, a retired executive in Donald Trump’s real estate empire, was sentenced Wednesday to five months in jail for lying under oath during his testimony in the civil fraud lawsuit brought against the former president by New York’s attorney general.
