West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of 2 children in Brazil
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in Brazil. His co-conspirator, say authorities, was the children's aunt.
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Puppy Bowl XXII to spotlight senior dogs
It's almost time for Animal Planet's annual Puppy Bowl!
People on GLP-1 drugs regain weight
A new University of Oxford review of research says many patients will return to their starting weight within two years of ending the treatment.
Tariffs lead to low trade deficit
A new report shows the October trade deficit was the lowest since 2009.
Lawsuit challenges SC Governor’s authority to deploy SC National Guard to D.C.
A lawsuit has been filed challenging SC Governor Henry McMaster’s authority to deploy the South Carolina National Guard to Washington, D.C.
IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the beginning of the 2026 filing season.
Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela
In a rare rebuke to the Trump administration, the Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution that would block the president's use of the U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
The fallout from NASCAR's federal antitrust trial continued into the new year as NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States.
Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer
Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution.
Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rocket higher
U.S. stock indexes are drifting at the start of Thursday’s trading, masking some big gains underneath the surface for makers of weapons and other military equipment after President Donald Trump said he wants to increase spending on them sharply.
President Trump threatens to ban investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump says he plans to ban large investors from buying up more single-family homes.
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. releases 2025 crime statistics
"We've got a lot of work to do. We're gonna do our part. We're gonna continue to do our part every single day. We're standing here asking the community, and that's everybody in the community to be a part of the solution. If you're not, you're a part of the problem," says Lott.
U.S. job openings at lowest level since 2024
Job seekers continue to have it rough as new data shows the U.S. remains a low-hire, low-fire labor market.
Channel your inner superhero at Central Carolina's Comic Con
You can channel your inner superhero at Central Carolina's Comic Con this weekend.
White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.
Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking the island
Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.
Wall Street's hot start to the year cools as stocks drift
Wall Street’s hot start to the year is cooling a bit on Wednesday.
US seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean
The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.
CPB closing for good
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is closing its doors.
