SC lawmakers plan to address tort reform and other issues during legislative session
Several bills have already been passed and many more will be debated and voted on over the next couple of months.
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SCSU student charged with Attempted Murder
Police say no one was injured in the shooting.
Midlands man, woman charged in connection with sexual abuse of minor
Investigators say Larry Dennis, 42, was arrested Wednesday and charged with three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor and Lottiea Ingram, 33 was charged with Neglect by a Legal Custodian.
Meta to label images created by AI on Facebook and Instagram
In the coming months Meta says it is adding “AI Generated” labels to images created by third-party tools.
McDonald's to cut prices on some items
If you’re constantly shocked at the price of fast food which is meant to be cheap, you’re not alone.
Source of lead in applesauce pouches found
Officials in Ecuador think they’ve pinpointed the source of lead poisoning in cinnamon applesauce packets sold in the U.S.
Pizza Hut offering 'goodbye pies' for Valentine's Day breakups
Pizza Hut is serving up a sweet yet spicy way to end your relationship before Valentine’s Day.
Credit card and auto loan delinquencies are the highest in more than a decade
Many Americans appear to be over extending themselves financially.
Consumers to spend $26B on Valentine's Day
Consumers plan to spend nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day this year which is about the same as last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Medicare now negotiating expensive drug prices
Medicare has started its first-ever negotiations with drugmakers over the cost of 10 expensive medications.
Firefighters respond to Hand Middle School
You may have seen emergency vehicles responding to Hand Middle School Wednesday morning.
SC attorney general and lawmakers propose laws to protect children from online threats
Some child sexual abuse material online involves children who are not even real.
20 displaced after 2-alarm condo building fire, officials say
Firefighters with the Columbia Richland Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire at a condominium on Old Manor Rd.
How the rest of Alex Murdaugh's money will be divided among victims
The last of Alex Murdaugh’s assets will be divided amongst 16 different parties.
Robots deliver food to USC students via Grubhub app
Multiple cameras that are installed on the robots along with digital mapping of the university help them effectively navigate the campus safely.
Votes on dozens of new judges will have to wait in South Carolina
Dozens of open judgeships throughout the South Carolina courts will go unfilled amid an unresolved debate over the state's system of judicial selection.
Deputies: Traffic stop leads to drugs, weapons arrest
Investigators say narcotics agents stopped David Matthews, 51, on I-26 near Charleston Hwy.
Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection after receiving a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign, according to a report published Monday.
Heinz unveils ‘Emotional Support Ketchup Bottle’ ahead of Valentine’s Day
If you’re struggling this Valentine’s Day Heinz is offering a solution.
Burger King offering $1M for ultimate whopper creation
Burger King is announcing its “Million Dollar Whopper Contest” in which customers can submit their own ingredients for the classic sandwich that made its debut in 1957.
