Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok
Elon Musk’s company xAI has filed a lawsuit against a user in the Upstate.
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House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle
Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion package Thursday for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements, moving forward on a party-line vote despite trouble in the full House — and the Senate.
US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates
The United States intensified its strikes against Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.
CAE celebrates opening of new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility
Staff with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport are celebrating the completion of their new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility, not far from the airport's main terminal.
SC governor orders flags atop state capitol be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC Governor Henry McMaster has ordered that flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff and to remain at half-staff until further order in honor of Lindsey Graham.
Jeopardy hiring clue writer
This famous American quiz show is hiring a new clue writer.
Public health groups sue FDA
Several public health groups are suing the Food and Drug Administration.
AAA: Oil, gas prices increase due to Iran war
Renewed fighting in Iran continues to drive up oil and gas prices.
Senator Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham
Senator Tim Scott met with the media this afternoon, July 15, to remember his friend and colleague Lindsey Graham.
Rules set for special Republican Primary after Lindsey Graham's death
ABC Columbia has more information on who can vote in the upcoming august 11th special primary.
US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
Rep. Mace's new bill aims to 'slam the door' on immigrants from third world countries
Congresswoman Nancy Mace proposed new legislation Wednesday that aims "slam the door" on immigrants from specific third-world countries from entering the United States.
SC Rep. Gilliard urges body cameras for ICE agents in SC after two recent deadly shootings
Local state representative Wendell Gilliard is calling for ICE agents operating in South Carolina to wear active body-worn cameras after a growing number of people have been killed during recent ICE enforcement operations across the country.
ICE should do traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says, seeming to oppose new suspension
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should continue vehicle stops after recent fatal shootings, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, seeming to oppose a new suspension of the practice used as part of his immigration crackdown.
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion package focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year.
Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, “Promise Me, America,” which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection.
State health and environmental agencies celebrate opening of new joint laboratory
The 140,000 square-foot laboratory on Parklane Road replaces the nearly 50-year-old facility next door.
