Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company shares rise after the US raid on Venezuela
Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Monday to kick off the first full week of the new year, led by energy and technology companies.
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South Carolina officials react to US military operation in Venezuela, Maduro's capture
Elected officials across South Carolina are weighing in after the United States struck the Venezuelan capital of Caracas and captured the country's leader Nicolas Maduro at President Trump's direction early Saturday morning.
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself the “president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power.
Police: Man charged with felony following fatal accident; victim identified
Investigators say Randall Miller is charged with Felony DUI Resulting in Death, Felony DUI Resulting in Great Bodily Injury and Open Container.
Clemson Hires Chad Morris as Offensive Coordinator
Morris returns to Clemson for his second stint as its offensive coordinator after four record-setting seasons with the Tigers from 2011-14.
Arrest Made in Fatal Westwood Avenue Shooting
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that occurred shortly before midnight on January 2nd.
RCSD provides update on overnight home invasion
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is announcing the arrest of 45-year-old Antoine Mobley for a home invasion overnight.
Sumter woman charged in stabbing death of her partner
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Akasha Tamia Jones is being charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
"No Blood for Oil," -- Protesters rally at Statehouse over capture of Venezuelan president
Around 50 protesters carried signs, some that read "No U.S. War on Venezuela," "No Blood for Oil," and "Bombing Innocent People for Oil Will Be Your Legacy, Not Ours."
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
By: REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Updated 5:34 PM EST, January 3, 2026 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that…
One injured after shooting on Alcott Drive, police asking for tips
Around 5:40 p.m., deputies say they responded to a report of gunshots at the 500 block of Alcott Drive.
Fire damages two structures used for paintball center
Photos Courtesy: Columbia Fire Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A fire at a commercial property on Fairfield Road caused significant damages to two structures. According to the Columbia Fire Department, its 1st Shift crews responded to the scene at around…
Health insurance prices increase
Millions of Americans are now facing higher health insurance prices as some Affordable Care Act subsidies expire with the new year.
DHS begins slashing FEMA staff
Many Federal Emergency Management Agency employees are starting the new year without jobs.
107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect
The U.S. Commerce Department is rolling back proposed steep tariffs which were set to take effect on over a dozen Italian pasta makers later this year.
New national park access policies
If visiting a national park is on your to-do list for the new year, like Congaree National Park here in the Midlands, there are some slight changes you may want to be aware of.
New Muppet Show special with Sabrina Carpenter coming in February
Singer Sabrina Carpenter is joining Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, and other Muppet Show characters for a brand new special next month.
MTV music channels no longer on air
After 40 years on air, MTV’s music only channels are now a thing of the past.
9 new cases of measles reported in SC
SC Dept. of Health reports that more measles cases continue to climb in the state connected to the Upstate Outbreak.
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
