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Spotify to start reserving concert tickets for fans

Spotify is making it easier for people to see their favorite bands and singers in person.

FDA warns about tobacco products packaged like candy

The Food and Drug Administration is warning about tobacco products designed to look like candy.

Consumer sentiment hits all time low

Not even during past wars, the 911 aftermath, the Great Recession, and the COVID pandemic have Americans felt this negative about the U.S. economy.

Debate on congressional redistricting continues in SC

The debate on proposed redistricting continued in the Senate Friday, May 22.

Palmetto Family Council held faith forum for SC office candidates

Faith wins and Palmetto Family Council hosted a faith forum at Village Church in Blythewood Thurs, May 21.

Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank

President Donald Trump on Friday oversaw the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair and said he would like Kevin Warsh's help in stimulating the economy even as he tried to emphasize that the nation's central bank would remain independent.

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry, upset Republican senators, pushed to a breaking point by his seemingly insatiable and outlandish demands — particularly a $1.776 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and others he believes were wrongly prosecuted — did the unthinkable.

US says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty about whether a deal will be reached or war will resume.

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died.

SC Senate begins redistricting debate and adjourns early evening, as Dems, ACLU push back

Debate over congressional redistricting began inside the Senate chamber at noon on Thursday -- with Senators abruptly adjourning for the day just after 5 p.m.

Stellantis unveils $70 billion business plan

Stellantis is responding to economic conditions in the U.S. by launching more cheap vehicles.

Samsung avoids strike with tentative labor deal

A major strike at Samsung has been put on hold at least for now.

Walmart reports high online sales

Walmart's online business is booming.

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

President Donald Trump called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony Thursday because he said he was worried the measure could dull America’s edge on AI technology.

June primary election remains on schedule amid voter redistricting debate

The South Carolina Election Commission is hoping to avoid any confusion for voters amid the redistricting debate.

Sheriff: Former deputy charged with DUI

Sheriff Leon Lott says a former deputy was arrested and charged with DUI.

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration on Thursday loosened federal rules that require grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, a step that President Donald Trump said would help lower grocery costs.

'Disappointed, but not surprised': Clyburn says of South Carolina's push to redistrict

As the South Carolina Legislature moves at breakneck speed to redraw the state’s congressional maps, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn called the situation “disappointing.”