States faces a choice on whether to embrace Trump's tax cuts on tips, overtime and more
To tax tips or not? That is a question that will confront lawmakers in states across the U.S. as they convene for work next year.
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Richland County man faces 20 years for hate crime, victim speaks out
Officials with the U. S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina and the Richland County Sheriff's Department announced federal charges against 34-year-old Jonathan Felkel after he admitted he shot at his neighbor -- because the neighbor is Black.
Bills pre-filed in State House
The upcoming session at the State House begins January 16, and lawmakers have pre-filed hundreds of bills.
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.5 billion
Powerball's jackpot is approaching its highest of the year.
Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company
President Trump's social media parent company is merging with a nuclear fusion company.
Inflation slowed to nearly 3% last month
U.S. consumers got some good financial news heading into the holiday season.
Jobs highly exposed to Ai have grown
Many workers fear artificial intelligence is coming for their jobs, yet new research finds the opposite is true.
SC among states with most people moving out
It may not seem like it when you're looking for a parking spot, but more people moved out of South Carolina in 2025 than moved in.
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans.
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas.
US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it
U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted, by the government shutdown.
US stocks jump after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide
U.S. stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year.
'Free-loading must end': Mace on bill requiring hospitals to document citizenship status
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced a new bill Tuesday, which would require hospitals participating in Medicare to ask about the citizenship status of patients during the intake process.
SC AG files amicus brief regulating panhandling
Under current U.S. law, begging, and panhandling are protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Sheriff Lott calls on parents to act after string of gun murders by teenagers
Three young men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting on Hunt Club Road. 17-year-olds Jeremiah Selph and Corey James, as well as 18-year-old Prince-Jay'lan Hutcherson all face murder charges.
Mariah Carey has been dethroned this holiday season
The queen of Christmas has been dethroned.
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.
