Major storm moving across the country is no gift for holiday travelers
A major storm moving across the country leaves travelers with highway headaches, and flights delays as they try to get to their holiday destinations
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Prisma Health restricts visitation due to increase in respiratory illnesses
Prisma Health is restricting patient visitation of children under the age 16 starting on Wednesday, Dec. 27, due to the increased rates of influenza and other respiratory illnesses in the region.
Holiday season drives up U.S. retail sales at end of the year
The holiday season drove-up U.S. retail sales for the end of the year.
Powerball jackpot reaches $685 million
The Powerball was not in the spirit of giving this Christmas as there was no jackpot winner in the Monday night drawing.
Today marks first day of weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa
Today marks the first day of the week long celebration of Kwanzaa.
Midlands gas prices trending upward
Gas prices in the midlands are trending upward.
Life expectancy lags, nutritional deficiency a factor
Nutritional deficiency is far from a leading cause of death in the U.S. but it is having an impact.
South Carolina stays unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25. West Virginia in, Washington out
South Carolina remained the No. 1 team in The Associated Press women's basketball poll on Monday.
Israeli forces bombard central Gaza in apparent move to expand ground offensive, telecoms out again
Israeli forces bombarded Palestinian refugee camps in central Gaza and issued orders telling residents to evacuate Tuesday.
Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
President Joe Biden ordered the United States military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. service members were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq.
Follow Santa on his journey to spread cheer around the world
Families around the world can track Santa’s location starting on Christmas Eve.
Potatoes may soon not be considered a vegetable
The Wall Street Journal reports a federal committee is considering changing the spud’s classification and putting it in the same group as rice, carbs and other grains.
Postage stamps price will see increase next month
The price of forever stamps will go up in January.
America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes
Around the country, shelters and advocates are working to reduce intakes and encourage more adoptions.
McDonald's will soon include Squishmallows as Happy Meal toys
Starting next week parents will be able to get their children one of the most in demand toys this holiday season at McDonald's.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit newborn babies at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
Friday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a special visit to Prisma Health Baptist Hospital to visit newborn babies in their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Prices fell last month for the first time since April 2020
New numbers from the commerce department have some hoping the days of high inflation may be nearing an end.
FTC unveils plan to protect kids' privacy online
The Federal Trade Commission has unveiled a new plan to improve children’s privacy and protection online.
Mickey Mouse goes into the public domain on January 1
Disney fans could soon see a slew of new products and movies possibly at a lower price.
Nike announces cost-cutting plan, potential layoffs
Nike announced it is looking for as much as $2 billion in cost savings over the next three years.
