Powerball jackpot reaches $685 million
The Powerball was not in the spirit of giving this Christmas as there was no jackpot winner in the Monday night drawing.
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Today marks first day of weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa
Today marks the first day of the week long celebration of Kwanzaa.
Midlands gas prices trending upward
Gas prices in the midlands are trending upward.
Life expectancy lags, nutritional deficiency a factor
Nutritional deficiency is far from a leading cause of death in the U.S. but it is having an impact.
South Carolina stays unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25. West Virginia in, Washington out
South Carolina remained the No. 1 team in The Associated Press women's basketball poll on Monday.
Israeli forces bombard central Gaza in apparent move to expand ground offensive, telecoms out again
Israeli forces bombarded Palestinian refugee camps in central Gaza and issued orders telling residents to evacuate Tuesday.
Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
President Joe Biden ordered the United States military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. service members were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq.
Follow Santa on his journey to spread cheer around the world
Families around the world can track Santa’s location starting on Christmas Eve.
Potatoes may soon not be considered a vegetable
The Wall Street Journal reports a federal committee is considering changing the spud’s classification and putting it in the same group as rice, carbs and other grains.
Postage stamps price will see increase next month
The price of forever stamps will go up in January.
America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes
Around the country, shelters and advocates are working to reduce intakes and encourage more adoptions.
McDonald's will soon include Squishmallows as Happy Meal toys
Starting next week parents will be able to get their children one of the most in demand toys this holiday season at McDonald's.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit newborn babies at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
Friday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a special visit to Prisma Health Baptist Hospital to visit newborn babies in their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Prices fell last month for the first time since April 2020
New numbers from the commerce department have some hoping the days of high inflation may be nearing an end.
FTC unveils plan to protect kids' privacy online
The Federal Trade Commission has unveiled a new plan to improve children’s privacy and protection online.
Mickey Mouse goes into the public domain on January 1
Disney fans could soon see a slew of new products and movies possibly at a lower price.
Nike announces cost-cutting plan, potential layoffs
Nike announced it is looking for as much as $2 billion in cost savings over the next three years.
Coroner: Father, daughter died of hypothermia
Calhoun Co. Coroner Donnie Porth tells ABC Columbia News the autopsies were inconclusive but that he believes the man and the child died from hypothermia due to exposure to the elements.
South Carolina Attorney General joins $10 million multi-state settlement with Robinhood
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina has joined a multi-state settlement with Robinhood Financial LLC. on Thursday.
SC receives D- for gun safety laws
South Carolina is not making the grade when it comes to preventing gun violence.
