Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street celebrates official grand opening
The new Piecewise Coffee Co. on Devine Street is sure to get you percolating.
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More salaried workers to qualify for overtime pay starting July 1
The Biden Administration announced a new rule on Tuesday that will make millions more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay.
FTC bans most worker noncompete clauses
The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule on Tuesday that will ban companies from making employees sign noncompete clauses.
New airline refund rules require cash instead of vouchers
New federal rules say air travelers deserve cash refunds, not just vouchers or travel credits when flights are delayed or canceled.
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans taking effect after their sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal healthcare law, though some also questioned the effects on emergency pregnancy care.
More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
More than one-quarter of U.S. adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds.
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Joe Biden signed into law on Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and that also has a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in the U.S.
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate
The South Carolina Senate started debating a budget Tuesday that accelerates a planned income tax cut instead of the House plan to use $500 million to give homeowners a one-time property tax rebate.
Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice: Lose his arm or lose his life
Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm.
Prisma Health breaks ground on new Northeast Columbia Medical Park
Michael Bundy, the CEO of the Prisma Health Midlands Market, says the new 134,000-square-foot facility will include four operating rooms, 110 examination rooms, an outpatient pharmacy for easier access to medication for patients, and more.
New home sales surge in March
Some real estate agents have been pretty busy over the past few weeks.
New Tinder feature aims to boost dating safety
Tinder is swiping right when it comes to dating safety.
South Carolina sees drop in pregnancy-related deaths; Black mothers remain at higher risk
The number of pregnancy-related deaths in South Carolina is decreasing, but racial disparities are widening.
SC governor signs bill aimed to help farmers continue generations of growing
Studies have shown that South Carolina has lost more than 300,000 acres of farmland in recent decades.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
This weekend the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is holding its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Pentagon set to send initial $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden
The Pentagon is poised to send an initial $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate began debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war.
Protests roiling US colleges escalate with arrests, new encampments and closures
The Israel-Hamas war protests creating friction at universities across the United States escalated Tuesday as some colleges encouraged students to attend classes remotely and dozens faced charges after setting up tents on campuses and ignoring official requests to leave.
Fashion brand Express closing more than 100 stores after filing for bankruptcy
Fashion retailer ‘Express’ has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close more than one hundred locations.
