Wall Street drifts as bond yields rise and oil prices swing
Wall Street is drifting toward the finish of an up -and- down week on Friday, and U.S. stock indexes are mixed as bond yields rise and oil prices swing.
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Help keep your children safe by taking advantage of upcoming car seat checks
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Child Passenger Safety Week is just a few days away, and state officials want to make sure South Carolina parents take advantage of car seat check events happening Sept. 20-26, 2026. According to the…
Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana's brother
FILE - From left: Britain's Prince Philip, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and Prince Charles walk outside Westminster Abbey during the funeral procession for Diana, Princess of Wales, Sept. 6, 1997. (AP Photo/Jeff J. Mitchell,…
Newberry seniors attend emergency preparedness event
Sponsored by the SC Council on Aging and Newberry Mayor Foster Senn, the event brought out over 100 seniors looking for more information on a number of disasters -- and how to prepare.
South Carolina Veterans make way to capital to board honor flight
Nearly 100 South Carolina Veterans made their way to the nation's capital Wednesday morning (September 17).
Musk, Bezos top Forbes' Richest List
Forbes is out with its 2026 list of the richest Americans and it's safe to say that overall the wealthiest are getting even wealthier.
JKMAX recalls heated blankets due to overheating
Before the chilly air comes it's a good idea to check your electric blankets and heating pads.
Airlines cut cheap flights amid jet fuel spike
Budget airfares could become even harder to find soon.
Mortgage applications dropped 19% since last year
Home mortgage applications dropped 19% from a year ago amid rising interest rates, that’s according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms
Ukraine has long argued that Russia will only negotiate seriously if the cost of continuing the war becomes too high.
Large law enforcement presence at Lexington HS
Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. say there is a large law enforcement presence on the campus of Lexington HS.
US stocks jump after oil prices fall and pressure from the bond market eases
U.S. stocks are jumping Thursday and clawing back most of their losses for the week.
The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says
The unprecedented spate of mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed the congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans and significantly altered the makeup of at least one-fifth of districts, according to a new study.
Sheriff: One dead in plane crash
Deputies with the Lee Co. Sheriff's Office say one person was killed in a plane crash this morning.
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate…
Senate committee holds 1st of many meetings on artificial intelligence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday morning, a small group of lawmakers met inside the Gressette Building for a Special Senate Committee Meeting on artificial intelligence.…
JD Power's best airports in North America list
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International is the best so-called "mega" airport in the U.S. and broader region, that’s according to JD Power’s 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
Amazon raises minimum wage to $20
Amazon is raising its minimum starting pay for U.S. full-time core operations workers to $20 an hour.
Senate fails to advance crypto bill
The U.S. Senate has rejected a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency.
Emanuel Nine Memorial set to open Nov. 14
The Emanuel Nine Memorial, a permanent tribute to the nine worshippers killed in a racially motivated mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015, will open to the public on Nov. 14 beside the historic church in downtown Charleston.
