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Samsung looking at Ai earnings

In the tech industry, there's a big push underway to develop new types of artificial intelligence-powered consumer electronics.

The inflation from tariffs that economists feared begins to emerge

Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.

US stocks drift as Nvidia leads gains for tech

U.S. stocks are drifting following some mixed data on inflation and profits at some of the biggest U.S. banks.

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette announces run for S.C. governor

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has officially announced her run for governor.

EU trade ministers say Trump's 30% tariffs are "absolutely unacceptable"

EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was “absolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move.

Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

U.S. stock indexes are hanging near their records on Monday following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues on Wall Street that he may ultimately back down on them.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance toward Moscow after months of frustration about unsuccessful negotiations for ending the war.

More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding

More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.

The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that despite frequent conversations with Big Ten counterpart Tony Petitti, the two leagues have yet to agree on the College Football Playoff format after this upcoming season and could leave it at 12 teams.

Water main test shut down on Trenholm Road

The City of Columbia is performing a water main test shut down along Trenholm Road beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 14.

‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won't be cast for another two and a half years. And yet, over the span of 10 days in July, three Democratic presidential prospects are scheduled to campaign in South Carolina.

Officials Give Updates To Fire Truck Involved In Fatal Crash, Lightning Induced Home Fires

Officials give updates on fire truck involved in fatal crash, lightning induced home fires

Authorities are providing updates to a crash on Saturday night involving a Columbia-Richland fire truck and a car that left one person dead and four firefighters injured.

Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Two women died Sunday at a Kentucky church in a shooting spree that began when a state…

Authorities say tow truck driver stealing vehicles in Orangeburg

Anyone with information on the rollback truck or the vehicles asked to contact the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.

New apple products coming in 2026

Apple is known for launching new products in the Fall, but according to a new report Apple is also planning another launch early next year.

Orangeburg County deputies continue search for woman missing since April

Orangeburg County deputies are still looking for a woman who has been missing since April.

Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country's criminal trial against his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.