How the US keeps funding Ukraine's military — even as it says it's out of money
The White House has been increasingly pressuring Congress to pass stalled legislation to support Ukraine's war against Russia, saying that funding has run out.
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Starbucks releases new minty holiday drink
It wouldn’t be the holidays with holiday-themed treats from Starbucks.
United Airlines encouraging customers to donate miles to Make-A-Wish
United Airlines is asking its customers to help sick kids travel the friendly skies.
SLED charges 5 people with human trafficking
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is charging five people in South Carolina with human trafficking, said SLED.
Denmark man arrested in connection with SC State shooting
The South Carolina State University Police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting that took place in one of its residence halls December 1, 2023.
Columbia PD, municipal courts, and other bureaus set to consolidate into former Aflac building
Chief Holbrook says the 172,000 square foot, six-story building has adequate space to hold current and future staffing levels for all of their core bureaus.
Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange recalled due to possible ‘foreign material’ inside cans
Nearly two thousand cases of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta orange have been recalled due to possible ‘Foreign Material’ in the cans.
US retail sales rebound after drop
Americans surprised economists with their spending in November.
Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve says it will hold interest rates steady for now.
Israeli defense minister vows to fight on in Gaza despite rising international pressure
Israel’s defense minister said Thursday it will take “more than several months” to destroy Hamas, predicting a drawn-out war even as his country and its top ally, the United States, face increasing international isolation and alarm over the devastation from Israel’s campaign in Gaza.
Holiday shipping deadlines: What to know for Christmas 2023
Less than two weeks to go until Christmas and the shipping deadlines are approaching even quicker.
WalletHub study reveals elder abuse rank in SC
A recent WalletHub study says out of 50 states South Carolina is ranked 49th for elder abuse, gross neglect and exploitation complaints.
Body found near Amazon warehouse is identified
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body found near an Amazon warehouse.
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
US agency takes first step toward requiring new vehicles to prevent drunk or impaired driving
U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunk or impaired driving.
Gov. Henry McMaster outlines school safety improvements at ceremonial bill signing
Currently almost 90 percent of schools in South Carolina have school resource officers.
No charges filed in elementary school gun investigation
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says no charges will be filed as a result of a loaded gun found in an elementary school earlier this week.
House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president.
Inmates handmade 2,000 gifts for nursing home, extended care residents
Through an effort called "Operation Spread the Joy," inmates from 20 different South Carolina prisons are helping to bring happiness to long term care residents with handmade gifts.
South Carolina’s top education official wants online digital maps as part of $38M school safety ask
South Carolina’s top education official plans to ask lawmakers for $5 million to put a digital map of every school in the state online and make those maps immediately available on police officers’ mobile devices as they respond to a shooting or other emergency at a given school.
