DPH: 8 new cases added to SC measles outbreak
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) says there have been 8 new cases of measles confirmed in Spartanburg County since Friday.
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Isolated flight delays may spread as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown
Air traffic controllers missed their paychecks Tuesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, and that has Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the head of the controllers' union concerned that flight delays could multiply as increasingly stressed-out controllers call out sick.
Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown
Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigure funding as pain from the second-longest shutdown spreads nationwide.
Trump scores golden gifts as United States and Seoul advance trade talks
The United States and South Korea advanced trade talks on Wednesday, addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy, after negotiations and ceremonies that included the presentation of a gold medal and crown to President Donald Trump.
South Carolina hopes to return of Meechie Johnson will help team bounce back from 12-20 season
South Carolina stumbled in the Southeastern Conference last season and things aren’t expected to change this much as the Gamecocks were picked to finish last for the second straight season per media polls.
State leaders activate "One SC Fund," request monetary donations as SNAP benefits end
It's known as the "One SC Fund" -- administered by the Central Carolina Community Foundation out of Columbia.
ADP: Hiring slowly rebounding
Hiring in the U.S. private sector is on the rise, according to payroll provider ADP.
Airports dealing with traffic controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported the first staffing shortages of the day on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Amazon to have massive corporate layoffs
Amazon has said it would cut 14,000 corporate staffers this year.
Apple worth $4 trillion
Apple has joined an exclusive club.
SC AG joins support for President Trump's Executive order on birthright citizenship
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states in support of President Trump’s birthright citizenship policy.
Jermaine Johnson launches bid for governor
The South Carolina gubernatorial election is November 3-rd of next year.
Irmo police arrest former school official for second time
He was previously arrested in February on 8 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd degree.
Trump's lawyers ask New York appeals court to toss out his hush money criminal conviction
President Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked a New York state appeals court to toss out his hush money criminal conviction, saying federal law preempts state law and there was no intent to commit a crime.
US stocks drift near their record heights as PayPal rallies and Royal Caribbean falls
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its record heights on Tuesday.
Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown, but a quick breakthrough appears unlikely
The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is gaining new urgency this week as millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance, more federal workers miss their first full paycheck and recurring delays at airports snarl travel plans.
As SNAP benefits halt, local food banks say they can't fill the gap alone
"With SNAP benefits running out, the lines are really long as you can see, people are already getting a sense of panic. And many state agencies are directing people to local food banks like Harvest Hope," Rowe says, adding, "The need is great. But we cannot step into the place of SNAP. It's $100 million a month."
Disney Park remains most visited in the world
The house of mouse is still the big cheese when it comes to theme parks.
Neutrogena makeup wipes recalled due to possible contamination
Neutrogena announced a recall of more than 15,000 makeup wipe packages.
U.S., China agree to framework deal
Sunday, October 26, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the framework for a U.S.-China trade deal to avoid imposing an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
