Mariah Carey has been dethroned this holiday season
The queen of Christmas has been dethroned.
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Deadline for holiday shipping is today
Now's the time to get your holiday cards and gifts ready to send with plans they'll get to their recipient by Christmas Day.
Utility bill rise fuels GOP tensions
A group of moderate Republicans have warned for months that their party’s plan to eliminate clean energy tax credits would contribute to utility bills skyrocketing.
4 GOP lawmakers agree to extend subsides
Four Republican lawmakers are now backing a Democratic effort to extend pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies.
ACC's shift to new football scheduling model will have 12 of 17 teams playing 9 league games in 2026
The Atlantic Coast Conference's transition to a nine-game football schedule will feature 12 of 17 football-playing members playing nine games next fall while the remaining five stay at eight.
More measles cases grow in connection with Upstate outbreak
SC health officials reported 9 new cases of measles in the state since Friday with an additional school being exposed.
Department of Environmental Services reminds people to dispose batteries properly
As the purchase of gifts that include batteries increases during the holiday season, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services asks residents to be aware of the potential risks.
SC AG launches investigation into Roblox
South Carolina's attorney general is opening an investigation into one of the most popular online games for kids.
Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes
President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night. His remarks are coming at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity.
Wall Street holds steady as oil prices rise
U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady on Wednesday, while the price of oil claws back some of this year’s sharp slide.
Pre-K students at Bradley Elementary surprised with bicycles
Pre-Kindergartners at Bradley Elementary School were asked to cover their eyes as they made their way into the gymnasium for the big reveal.
FDA warns retailers for not removing recalled product
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to several retailers for not removing recalled baby formula from their shelves.
Unemployment rate hit a 4-year high
Some people are having trouble finding work.
Trump says small cars can lower prices
President Trump says small cars can bring down big prices, and he wants the U.S. to start building them.
Oil prices tumble to 4.5 year lows
There's more hurt for a struggling oil market.
Trump expands travel ban, adding 5 more countries and imposing new limits on others
The Trump administration is expanding its travel ban to include five more countries and impose new limits on others.
Gas prices forecast to drop to $2.79 per gallon on Christmas, lowest since 2020
Holiday travelers may be receiving a welcome gift at the pump as the holidays approach.
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.
Additional law enforcement at two Midlands schools
Officials say it is a precaution following a threat of violence Tuesday morning.
Angel Tree families begin picking up gifts at the Fairgrounds
Over 750 volunteers have signed up to help sort, prepare, and deliver the collective wish lists of local kids. Wishlists made up of toys, books, bedding, clothing, bicycles, and more.
