SC governor proclaims January as Interfaith Harmony Month
Earlier Tuesday, Dec. 30, Governor Henry McMaster issued a formal proclamation making January South Carolina Interfaith Harmony Month.
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20 new cases of measles confirmed in SC
Health officials say there are 20 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, Dec. 26.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, and warned that it viewed Emirati actions as “extremely dangerous.”
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
If history is a guide, Republicans stand a good chance of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2026. They have just a slim majority in the chamber, and the incumbent party usually gives up seats in midterm elections.
Former Lululemon CEO fights to shake up board
Lululemon founder and former CEO Chip Wilson is again slamming the struggling company, and launching a campaign to shake up its board.
Trump says the US 'hit' a facility along shore where he says alleged drug boats 'load up'
President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela, but the U.S. offered few details.
US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to 'adapt or die'
The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in a time of new financial realities.
SCDNR officer left uninjured after being shot at 'repeatedly' in Edgefield County
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after an officer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources was shot at "repeatedly" in Edgefield County Sunday and escaped with no injuries.
South Carolina gas prices continue dramatic drop, averaging $2.43 per gallon
Gas prices in South Carolina have continued to drop in the last week, now averaging at well below $3 per gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations in the state.
Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive
By WILL WEISSERT, SEUNG MIN KIM and ELISE MORTON Updated 2:27 PM EST, December 28, 2025 PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin truly want peace, as he…
USPS plans to accept bids from shippers to raise cash
A plan by the struggling U.S. Postal Service to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer, Amazon.
Gold increasing in value
Gold is having its best year since 1979.
Kwanzaa begins day after Christmas
Happy Kwanzaa!
Flu cases climbing rapidly across SC
The flu is actually climbing in rapidly across South Carolina with health officials reporting doctor visits for flu like illness now well above the state's normal baseline, according to the Department of Public Health.
State's Education Department seeks $18M to educate students on risks of screen addiction
South Carolina's Department of Education is asking for nearly $18 million to tell kids why they can't – and shouldn't – use their phones in school.
DPH reports Upstate Outbreak measles cases continue to climb
The South Carolina Department of Public Health says there are three new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, Dec. 23.
What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night.
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the targeting of Christians.
New trail enhancement to officially open in Fairfield County
South Carolina is known for its many beautiful places including the Palmetto Trail.
Settlement reached with Mercedes, Daimler
State Attorney General Alan Wilson says Mercedes-Benz broke the law, and now it's paying up.
