Wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight eased after Wall Street opened for trading on Monday. U.S. stocks rose modestly following gains in Europe and sharp drops in Asia, while gold and silver prices rallied back from severe earlier losses.
The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks.
Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of winter. pic.twitter.com/5ScvGOGQ0D — The Associated Press (@AP) February 2, 2026 PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a…
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is announcing two additional deaths confirmed as being related to the winter storm that swept through the state this past weekend, bringing the total number of storm-related fatalities to six.
Via social media, Governor Henry McMaster says state government offices will be closed on Monday, February 2nd.
Chief Jenkins says no injuries were reported, however one resident had to jump off of a balcony to escape the blaze, he was uninjured.
Roads across the state are treacherous. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, throughout the state, they are dealing with accidents.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Due to extremely low temperatures and increased demand for electricity across the system, Dominion Energy is urging customers in South Carolina to conserve energy as heating systems work extra hard to keep homes and businesses warm.…
Snow, Sledding and the fluffy stuff in this ABC Columbia Weather update.
“We are taking this action due to the potential for interruptions of services and to reduce possible danger to individuals traveling following the storm,” said Dr. Edward Simmer, interim director of DPH.
The fire was contained to the restaurant but significantly damaged the building.
Count on ABC Columbia News and the ABC Columbia Weather team to keep you up to date on-line and on air with the latest forecast.
Officials say a Medical Equipment Power Shelter is an emergency shelter with limited support for people who require backup power for medical reasons.
The ABC Columbia Weather team updates conditions as snow blankets the Midlands
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Longhorn Steakhouse is entering the jewelry business.
President Trump's disagreements with Canada took a new turn Thursday, Jan. 29, this time over aircraft.
SCDPH says there have been two additional deaths confirmed as being related to the winter storm that happened this past weekend.
The South Carolina measles outbreak has surpassed the recorded case count in Texas' 2025 outbreak, as health officials have logged almost 600 new cases in just over a month.
Senate leaders were scrambling on Friday to save a bipartisan spending deal and prevent a partial government shutdown this weekend as Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
