Dow leaps 1,100 points and S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
Stocks rallied Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.
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Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his first term on an issue he's talked up since even before becoming president.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill,” at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church.…
Death of inmate at Lee Correctional Institution confirmed as natural causes
According to the SC Department of Corrections, 40-year-old Leo Jermaine Cheeks was found unresponsive in his cell at Lee Correctional Institution on Friday night.
"We love you" -- family of missing USC student speaks out
According to the Columbia Police Department, 18-year-old University of South Carolina student Donaven Dempsey is missing.
ACLU says S.C. leads the nation in book bans
The ACLU says South Carolina leads the nation in book bans
Igloo expands a voluntary recall due to possible amputation, crushing hazards
Igloo is expanding an earlier recall due to possible amputations, crushing hazards
Google uses Ai to detect scams
Scammers are using Ai to trick internet users, and now Google says it's beefing up its Ai to fight them.
CCU responds after Rep. Mace accuses university of promoting cross-dressing on website
Coastal Carolina University has responded after U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who represents the Charleston area, accused the university of promoting cross-dressing on their website.
Governor McMaster signs Educator Assistance Act into law during Teacher Appreciation Week
In a move to alleviate the pressures faced by educators, Governor McMaster signed the Educator Assistance Act into law during teacher appreciation week.
SC lawmakers pass Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill
The gavel came down on this year's legislative session Thursday, May 9, but not before
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
CPD: Man found shot, killed in motel parking lot
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they responded to the Carolina Lodge on N. Main St. at 6:35 Friday morning to a report of shots fired. Investigators…
South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty
The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its regular 2025 session Thursday with a few accomplishments, but a number of things like the fate of the state treasurer and radical changes in the state's tax code are still up in the air.
Car crashes into Irmo bakery
Irmo Police say everyone is okay after a car drove into the front of a local bakery
Benedict College changes graduation location due to inclement weather
Benedict College is changing the location of their convocation ceremony due to inclement weather
SC Reaction to the first American Pope
The Diocese of Charleston released a statement reacting to the news of the first American elected as Pope.
Inaugural conference educates SC officers on handling animal abuse
"Hurting an animal is almost like a child or senior citizen. These individuals and animals can't take care of themselves, and so we have to take up for them. And that's what this training is about is encouraging those who work these type cases to don't give up, keep on working them," says Lott.
