Gas prices fall in South Carolina and nationwide amid tariff concerns
Gas Prices both in South Carolina and nationally are continuing a downward trend this week as concerns over tariffs grow, according to GasBuddy.
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Covington Drive fire containment reaches 75% as mastication process begins
The Covington Drive fire containment has increased to 75% as of Monday morning, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You'll be paying more to do so.
Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats.
South Carolina schedules its fifth execution in less than 7 months
A man who shot and killed an off-duty police officer in South Carolina is scheduled to become the fifth person executed in the state since the death penalty resumed last fall following a 13-year pause.
Body of missing kayaker found in Lake Marion identified by Orangeburg Co. coroner
Via the social media site X on Sunday, the dive team for the SC Department of Natural Resources say they have recovered the body of a missing kayaker on Lake Marion in Orangeburg County -- after an unoccupied kayak with equipment was discovered on Saturday.
Tracking severe weather in the Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia News is tracking severe weather in the Midlands Sunday. Heavy rains and possible severe thunderstorms are expected in the area. Stay with ABC Columbia on air and online for the latest updates. 8:45am-The National Weather…
At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 32 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.
Update -- West Columbia parks reopen after temporary weather closings
According to the City of West Columbia, all City parks will close beginning Sunday, March 16 due to the threat of inclement weather.
Columbia PD: Elderly woman with dementia found safe
Columbia Police say Counts-Boone was found safe.
FDA recalls several popular brands of acne face wash
Six popular brands of acne face wash is being recalled by the FDA
Tesla could be tariff target
Tesla says it could be impacted by retaliatory tariffs in response to trump's tariff policy.
Gold prices hit $31K, first time in history
Gold prices hit a record high as concerns about the Trump Administration's tariffs increase.
Prisma Health officials say out about measles
Some troubling new numbers about the measles outbreak.
SC joins states supporting Trump's birthright citizenship Executive Order
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 18 other states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals supporting President Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.
USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10,000 workers
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy plans to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the U.S. Postal Service budget and he’ll do that working with Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency, according to a letter sent to members of Congress on Thursday.
Memorial service planned for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone
A memorial service was planned for Friday near Atlanta for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, who was killed in a car crash south of Montgomery, Alabama.
Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.
