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Kershaw County Sheriff's Office warns of property tax scam

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is asking people to be aware of a property tax scam they say may end up in your mailbox

SC native receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Former Gamecock, SC native and country music star Darius Rucker was honored with a star.

TikTok hits $10 billion user spending milestone

TikTok hit a $10 billion user spending milestone.

Santa visits deaf and hearing impaired students at Brennen Elementary

Sponsored by the Richland Sertoma Club, the event known as "Signing Santa" has been going on for the past 25 years.

IKEA giving away giant meatballs for Christmas

IKEA suggests forgoing that holiday ham for a giant meatball.

Netflix releases data on viewership

Netflix is out with its most transparent data to date about its viewership.

Man sentenced to life for murder of Midlands teen

According to Solicitor Rick Hubbard, testimony in court revealed Julius shot and killed the teen because he was "irritated" by him.

Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military on Friday mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip, military officials said.

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.

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.