Russell Vought, a Project 2025 architect, is ready to shock Washington if Trump wins second term
Russell Vought sounds like a general marshaling troops for combat when he talks about taming a “woke and weaponized” federal government.
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Rally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Harris' blitz is her VP choice
After a weekend spent interviewing finalists, Harris must decide on her wingman before the two set off Tuesday on a tour across key battleground states where they will introduce the new Democratic ticket to voters and highlight the stakes of the election.
Tropical Storm Debby threatens Southeast with potentially catastrophic flooding, record-setting rain
Tropical Storm Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm after it reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
Tropical Storm Debby strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Photo: NOAA via AP; Article Updated 11:16 PM EDT, August 4, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Florida. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said on…
Governor McMaster issues State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
According to the Office of the Governor, Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to begin taking proper precautions.
SC state leaders announce $175 million dollar bridge project over Lake Marion
Many of the state’s roads and bridges are more than 60 years old and needing repair.
Manchester United vs Liverpool -- Soccer descends on Williams-Brice Stadium for special Soda City match-up
On Saturday afternoon, over 70,000 soccer fans from across the Southeast and from around the world will descend on the stadium for a first of its kind event to hit the Capital City -- an international match-up between Manchester United and Liverpool.
U.S. jobs report below expectations
The U.S. economy added about 144 thousand jobs last month, a number way below expectations.
Midlands gas average at $3.11 a gallon
Gas prices are down slightly in the Midlands.
Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party's nominee, committee chair says
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday.
Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November's race against Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris ' campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seemed spooked about the prospects for November's election with President Joe Biden are now offering mountains of cash to boost his former No. 2.
Kremlin acknowledges intelligence operatives among the Russians who were freed in swap
New details emerged Friday on the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War, with the Kremlin acknowledging for the first time that some of the Russians held in the West were from its security services. Families of freed dissidents, meanwhile, expressed their joy at the surprise release.
Appeals court upholds Donald Trump's gag order as he again presses judge to exit hush money case
Two months after his felony conviction, Donald Trump still isn’t allowed to say everything he wants about his historic hush money criminal case. After a New York appeals court upheld his gag order Thursday, he won’t be for a while.
3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free.
Bryce Young starts slow, finishes strong during intrasquad scrimmage in team's return to Clemson
Bryce Young started slow, but finished strong during the Carolina Panthers intrasquad scrimmage Thursday night at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, where the franchise played its home games in 1995 as an expansion team.
City of Columbia welcomes new business 'Gadgetboy'
The City of Columbia welcomes its newest business that promises to appeal to tech enthusiasts and gadget lovers.
Study finds more than a dozen types of cancer striking young adults
Cancer has traditionally been thought of as a disease that affects older generations, but a new study suggests that may no longer be the case.
SC governor and other state leaders announce new childcare assistance for military members
Many face difficulties in finding reliable and affordable childcare in their communities.
Midlands man charged for attempted sexual exploitation of minors, says AG's Office
A Midlands man has been arrested on three charges connected to attempted sexual exploitation of minors, said the AG's Office.
Richland One teachers and staff kick off new school year ahead of students' 1st day back
A brand new school year for students across Richland One is only a week away.
