70+ Publix associates help revitalize Columbia's historic Lincoln Park
Tuesday morning, employees with the popular grocery chain Publix took a day off from providing customer service to provide some community service instead.
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Retail sales jump 1.7% in March
A record spike in gas prices appears to be driving up the cost of other products.
Near total abortion ban passes Senate Medical Committee
A near total abortion ban in South Carolina is one step closer to becoming law.
Endless shrimp returning to Red Lobster
Seafood lovers listen up, endless shrimp is back at Red Lobster.
How doctors are using Ai chatbots
Many doctors are now using Ai chatbots at their practice.
US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
U.S. military officials on Tuesday called for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war.
Police: Event organizer cited after rodeo stampede
Officials with the Gaston Police Department say the man who organized a rodeo where several people were injured is now facing a citation.
Rabid raccoon reported in Kershaw Co.
Officials with the SC Dept. of Public Health say a raccoon found in Camden tested positive for rabies.
Stocks and oil prices hold relatively steady in the countdown to US-Iran ceasefire talks
U.S. stocks are wavering Tuesday as Wall Street weighs the latest round of profit reports from big companies with the lingering risks from the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran.
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
The United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a fragile two-week truce expires without a deal.
Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve pledged to fight inflation at a hearing Tuesday even as the president renewed his demands for interest rate cuts that could worsen it.
As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
It took less than three minutes for wind-whipped flames to go from licking the side of the house to shattering a window and working under the eaves to burn everything inside.
Scout Motors celebrates opening of new training center
The $25 million facility will be used to educate the site's over 4,000 future employees who will work at the nearby 1,600 acre production site.
Survey: More college grads expected to be hired
Several signs point to an improved job market for this year's college grads.
FanDuel looks at prediction markets
The sports betting platform FanDuel is leaning in to the 'prediction market' business.
Trump's Fed pick faces Senate hearing
Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee is Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Tariff refund process begins
Customs and Border Protection started accepting applications for tariff refunds Monday, April 20, 2026.
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan.
Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear from Catholic preschools that say it's unconstitutional to exclude them from a state-funded program because they won't admit kids from LGBTQ+ families.
Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
