Americans expected to spend $29 billion for Valentine's Day
The National Retail Federation expects Americans will spend $29 billion this Valentine's Day.
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Amazon closes Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go locations
Amazon has announced the closures of its branded brick-and-mortar grocery stores.
Starbucks CEO sets next priorities
The CEO of Starbucks is set to tell investors his long-term financial goals on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Goodwill thrives in uncertain economy
Goodwill is doing quite well.
State Health officials: SC woman dies of hypothermia in relation to winter storm
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed there has been a winter storm-related death in the state.
Rep. Clyburn touts $50 million secured for projects in SC's 6th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn said Friday he has secured $50 million in federal funding for community projects across South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District as part of a broader federal spending package approved by Congress.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as US aircraft carrier arrives
Two Iranian-backed militias in the Mideast are signaling their willingness to launch new attacks, likely trying to back Iran, as officials acknowledged the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier to the region Monday.
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process
The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration contributed to a year-to-year drop in the nation's growth rate as the U.S. population reached nearly 342 million people in 2025, according to population estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Dominion Energy, SCEMD provide recap on weekend weather response
"We had some scattered outages here in the Columbia area, but fortunately it was something that our crews were able to get back restored for most customers fairly quickly," Long says.
EU investigates Elon Musk's Grok
The European Union is investigating Grok, Elon Musk's chatbot on X.
Gold prices top $5k
The price of gold has crossed a threshold never seen before.
Americans could see higher refunds as tax season begins
Tax season is here, and many Americans could see higher refunds this year.
DPH confirms Winter storm-related death in South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed there has been a winter storm-related death in Greenwood County.
US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again
U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher Monday, while other markets make louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
Gasoline prices in South Carolina surge 14 cents per gallon in one week, says GasBuddy
Average gasoline prices in South Carolina climbed sharply over the past week, rising nearly 14 cents per gallon, according to new data from GasBuddy.
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows
Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a 37-year-old Minnesota man, a stand that increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by the end of the week.
Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strike
Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as U.S. warships head to the region.
Delayed hours for State Government offices, says McMaster
According to Governor Henry McMaster, state government offices in Richland and Lexington counties will open at 11 a.m. on Monday due to inclement weather.
Investigation ongoing after man found dead inside Sumter residence
According to the Sumter Police Department, officers were called after the body of 38-year-old Jeremy Jerrod Barr of Timmonsville, was discovered before 5:15 p.m when one of the residents returned home.
