Severe weather blows through the Midlands
A tornado warning and severe thunderstorms hit the Midlands Monday night
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RFK Jr. removes all 17 members of CDC's vaccine advisory committee
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday he is removing all 17 sitting members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee and replacing them with new members.
TSA: Costco cards can not be used as ID
Summertime travel is ramping up, and TSA wants you know while Costco cards may be good for getting hot dogs, you cannot use them as a form of identification.
Chipotle releases 1st new dip in 5 years
Chipotle is releasing a new dip for the first time in five years.
U.S. imports from China fell 20%
U.S. imports from China are dropping at a rate not seen since the start of the pandemic.
Senator, attorney challenge injunction used to fast track lawmaker raises
A state senator and a Midlands attorney have filed a legal challenge against the recently passed raise for lawmakers.
Swabs recalled due to fungi
The company, Church and Dwight announced it's voluntarily recalling several of its nasal and baby teething swabs because they may be contaminated with a fungi.
Gas prices in South Carolina drop by 4.1 cents, reaching $2.70 average per gallon
The average price of gas in South Carolina dropped in the past week, falling 4.1 cents, and establishing a new average cost of gas in the state at $2.70 per gallon Monday.
Some visitors report extra scrutiny at US airports as Trump's new travel ban begins
President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from a dozen countries took effect Monday with relative calm, as some travelers with valid visas reported extra scrutiny at American airports before being allowed entry.
Costco testing tech to speed up checkout lines
Costco customers may soon be able to avoid lines at the check-out register.
Walmart to expand drone deliveries
Walmart is working to make the promise of drone delivery a reality for more customers.
Car prices held steady in May
If you're in the market for a new car here's some good news, car prices are holding steady despite tariffs on imported cars and car parts.
US stocks drift and Chinese markets rise as trade talks start between the world's largest economies
U.S. stocks are nearly stuck in place on Monday as the world’s two largest economies begin talks on trade that could help avoid a recession.
Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life
Mohammad Sharafoddin, his wife and young son walked at times for 36 hours in a row over mountain passes as they left Afghanistan as refugees to end up less than a decade later talking about their journey on a plush love seat in the family's three-bedroom suburban American home.
South Carolina Pride among local organizations to march in World Pride Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) -- Members of Famously Hot South Carolina Pride, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of South Carolina's…
"A chaotic scene" -- Columbia PD provides updates on deadly shooting at Lincoln Street Airbnb, say 3rd suspect still at large
The Columbia Police Department held a press conference Sunday afternoon to provide updates on the June 6th shooting at an Airbnb located on the 2400 block of Lincoln Street.
National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests
National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles early Sunday on orders from President Donald Trump in response to clashes in recent days between federal immigration authorities and protesters seeking to block them from carrying out deportations.
Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates
President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaign benefactor could face “serious consequences” if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections.
Colleges are now free to pay their athletes directly
Schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports.
Columbia Police arrest teen in connection to series of car break in's
The Columbia Police Department has arrested a teenager accused in a string of car break ins at multiple local hotels.
