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US unemployment ticked down, hovering at historically low levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'

Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage” to them.

Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law banning certain gender-affirming care treatment for minors.

US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiated

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that they had signed a trade deal that will slash tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace industry imports — but they are still discussing how to handle steel production.

10 years after Charleston church massacre, faith leaders lament that the country hasn't changed

People of faith gathered again at Mother Emanuel AME on Tuesday just like they did 10 years ago, searching for God’s truth and His love in the church fellowship hall.

4 to 3 -- City council votes to repeal the ban on conversion therapy, 2nd vote to take place at later date

In a decision of four to three, council members voted to repeal the ban on conversion therapy across the city.

Sumter Co. man arrested on Drug, Weapon charges

The Sumter County Sheriff's office has arrested a man after executing a search warrant which they say led them to discover drugs and a stolen gun.

QB LaNorris Sellers rejected $8M transfer offer to stay loyal to Gamecocks

South Carolina's breakout star quarterback, LaNorris Sellers, couldn't think of anywhere else to play.

Poll finds majority of Americans oppose 'Big, beautiful bill'

According to a new poll, a majority of Americans oppose President Trump's proposed tax policy bill.

Amazon Prime days start in July

Amazon has announced the date for its upcoming Prime Day sale.

Columbia City Council votes to repeal ban on conversion therapy

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Columbia City Council has voted four to three in favor of repealing the ban on conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is a form of therapy aimed at trying to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. Supporters…

Streaming viewership surpasses cable, broadcast television viewing

For the first time streaming service viewership has surpassed traditional television viewing.

Chase hikes sapphire card fee by 45%

Some JP Morgan Chase credit card customers can expect to see a dramatic increase in fees this fall.

Horry Co. teen intended to join terrorist group, cause harm: SLED

Horry Co., S.C. (WPDE)--A teenage boy was charged with acts of terrorism by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). According to the release, Daniel Fox Fischer, 17, was charged with threatening or conspiring to threaten real or personal property…

Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators

Threats to members of Congress are on the rise, security officials told senators on Tuesday at an emergency briefing in the wake of the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker in her home over the weekend.

Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app

President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app.

Israeli strikes damage Iran's underground nuclear site, agency says as Trump warns Tehran

Israel pounded Iran for a fifth day in an air campaign against its longstanding foe’s military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned residents of Tehran to evacuate and suggested the United States was working on something “better than a ceasefire.”