Memorial gathering honors the life of slain 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Following the not guilty verdict of former store owner Rick Chow, members of the community came together Wednesday evening to honor slain 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
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Case of measles confirmed in the Lowcountry
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in the Lowcountry.
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President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s fighting with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon was holding back peace talks with Iran.
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National Leave Work Early Day
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"I hope every time you blink you see that baby's face" -- Protests and prayers following Chow not guilty verdict
A community is in mourning following Monday night's not guilty verdict for store owner Rick Chow.
Trump signs executive order on Ai oversight
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday, June 2, 2026, asking tech companies to give the government oversight of new Ai models before their public release.
Job openings at highest level in 2 years
A new report shows job postings unexpectedly rose in April.
Gas prices fall by most in a week since 2008
Gas prices are showing their largest weekly decline since the financial crisis in 2008.
Early voting sets record
South Carolina's Primary elections are one week away but voters are already setting records.
Congress could restrict US troops from using prediction markets to bet
U.S. service members and Pentagon civilian employees could soon face restrictions related to prediction markets.
Israel kills 8 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate
Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including two children and their father, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and the militant group Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting.
Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future
Senate Republicans will meet Tuesday to discuss next steps after the Justice Department said it would comply with a court order pausing the implementation of a $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate President Donald Trump’s political allies.
WATCH IT HERE: Jury finds Rick Chow not guilty in death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Around 8:40 p.m., Monday, the jury in the Rick Chow murder trial returned its verdict - finding Chow not guilty of murder in the death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023.
SC early voting continues through Friday
SC early voting continues through Friday, Crysty Vaughan has more in our Vote 2026 coverage.
UPDATE: Duke Energy says power restored to Sumter
Duke Energy says power has been restored in the City of Sumter after thousands were without power on Sunday.
