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Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes

With a partial government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list of demands Wednesday for the Department of Homeland Security.

FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings

The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday, experts and former FEMA officials said, despite Trump administration warnings to the contrary.

Gov. McMaster delivers final State of the State Address, Rep. Johnson delivers Democratic response

"The people of our great state expressed their confidence in me twice by allowing me to continue serving in this position. My family and I thank you all," says the governor.

Ten commandments in SC classrooms bill advancing in SC House

A bill that would require South Carolina public schools to display the ten commandments is advancing at the SC State House.

Spangler’s Sweethearts creates economy-friendly candy

The iconic Valentine's Day candy, Spangler’s Sweethearts is acknowledging the realities of the current economy.

Papa John's relaunches pan pizza

Papa John's hopes a move backward will help it move forward.

UPS, Amazon cut thousands of jobs

UPS says it's cutting up to 30,000 jobs.

Homebuyers cancel contracts at highest rate ever

Home sales are down, and one of the reasons why may surprise you.

Trump to urge families to open Trump Accounts as tax season begins

Tax season is underway and the Trump administration is urging families to sign up for so-called "Trump Accounts" when they file their 2025 returns.

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs

When the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump's tariffs, a similarly rapid resolution seemed possible.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.

New Hallmark Christmas movie filming at Biltmore Estate

ASHEVILLE, NC (WOLO) — The magic of movie making and the beauty of the Biltmore Estate is a perfect combination for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies. On a typical day, long…

Transitions, Rapid Shelter offer warm beds and meals to unhoused community

"The folks who are unhoused in this cold weather, they need a place to stay. They need to get out of this cold. It can be lethal to them if they stay out. Some of these folks are not in great health, so when they spend the night on the sidewalk shivering. We want them to make it to the next morning," says Craig Currey, CEO of Transitions Homeless Center located on Main Street in Downtown Columbia.