500k IRS fraud cases backlogged, watchdog says
In a letter to Congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate is criticizing the Internal Revenue Service for being too slow to resolve fraud cases.
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New policy to remove explicit books from South Carolina schools
A new policy in South Carolina is being implemented by the Board of Education to regulate reading materials in classrooms.
Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him -- for now
President Joe Biden forcefully tried on Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket.
Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump
The Supreme Court on Friday limited the scope of a federal obstruction statute used by prosecutors to charge more than 300 defendants involved with the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, including former President Donald Trump.
Clemson University freezes in-state tuition for fifth consecutive year
Clemson University trustees have approved an in-state tuition freeze for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further
A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation pressures in the U.S. economy are continuing to ease.
First of two presidential debates sets the stage for the 2024 election
The first of two presidential debates takes center stage in Atlanta Thursday night.
Man missing for months found safe, Richland Co. deputies says
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Haile Jr. was found safe.
Local Democratic, Republican leaders speak out on issues ahead of presidential debate
Local Democratic and Republican leaders are speaking out ahead of Thursday night's presidential debate.
Housing market 'stuck' until 2026
Economists at Bank of America are warning first-time homebuyers to be patient.
Boeing blames missing paperwork for door plug incident
Boeing believes missing paperwork may have caused an Alaska Airlines flight in January to loose a door plug in the air.
Walgreens to close a number of stores across U.S.
Walgreens is set to close a substantial number of its roughly 86 hundred locations across the U.S.
Even wealthy Americans are struggling to make ends meet
Some of the nation’s highest earners say they are concerned about their finances.
Volunteers box meals for students experiencing food insecurity during summer break
Harvest Hope Food Bank held its 1st on-site volunteer event at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
South Carolina statewide primary election statistics revealed
The state of South Carolina had over 500,000 voters successfully cast their ballots at the conclusion of the June statewide primaries, according to the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC).
Biden, Trump to face off at presidential debate
We are hours away from the first presidential debate which will air tonight, Thursday, 27, at 9 p.m. right here on ABC Columbia.
South Carolina General Assembly ends 2024 session with goodbyes and a flurry of bills
The South Carolina General Assembly met for what is expected to be the final day of the 2024 session Wednesday, taking up a flurry of bills and giving several lawmakers a chance to say goodbye.
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic.
Spartanburg counselor charged for failing to report student sexual assault
Spartanburg Co. deputies say a school guidance counselor faces charges for failing to report the alleged sexual assault of a student by another classmate.
OpenAI delaying launch of new voice assistant feature
Open AI is delaying its launch of its latest feature over safety testing.
