Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in
Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.
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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s supreme leader, has been named his successor
BY JON GAMBRELL, SAM METZ, KAREEM CHEHAYEB AND SAMY MAGDY Updated 5:40 PM EDT, March 8, 2026 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced Sunday, as the nine-day war…
Officers investigating "unaccompanied death" on Assembly Street
According to the Columbia Police Department, officers are investigating an unaccompanied death of a man at the 1900 block of Assembly Street.
Two Columbia men face drug charges following Key West arrest
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Key West, Florida, two Columbia men were arrested Sunday morning for multiple charges.
UPDATE: "All Clear" issued after USC sends out Carolina Alert for "Public Safety Incident"
The alert reads, "Carolina Alert: Public safety incident at 541 Main St on the Columbia campus. Main St from Blossom St to Wheat St is closed. Avoid the area and obey officials."
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday
It's almost time to spring forward, a reminder that daylight saving time starts this weekend.
Walmart rolls out digital labels
Walmart shoppers may soon notice a big change to store shelves.
Trump Administration sued over TikTok deal
A new group of anti-corruption lawyers is suing over the deal that keeps TikTok operating in the U.S.
Earn $100K eating Wendy's
A popular fast food chain wants to pay you six figures just to eat.
U.S. government ordered to refund $130 billion from tariffs
A federal trade court in New York has laid the groundwork to force the federal government to refund tariffs.
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.
Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to rule out talks with Iran absent its “unconditional surrender.”
US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%
American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain.
Mortgage rates hit 6%
Mortgage rates in the U.S. didn’t stay below 6% for very long.
SC House passes Charlie Kirk road naming bill
Thursday, March 5, the SC House of Representatives voted to name a portion of a road in the Upstate after slain Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk.
Gas prices at highest level in 11 months
Gas prices in the U.S. are the highest they've been in 11 months.
5th Annual Victims Matter Rally aims to strengthen laws around violent crimes
Thursday's 5th Annual Victims Matter Rally raised awareness around barriers faced by survivors of violent crimes.
Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Richland Co. Deputies investigating possible criminal sexual conduct against a minor
No charges have been filed at this time.
