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U.S. collected $22 billion in tariff revenue

$22 billion, that’s how much the United States collected in tariff payments from importers on Friday, August 22.

Two former DJJ employees charged with providing contraband

A department spokesperson says both turned themselves in to the Alvin S. Glenn detention center and have been suspended without pay.

Roads reopen after gas leak shuts down a portion of Forest Dr.

Columbia firefighters say Forest Drive between Pinehurst Road, and St. Julian Place is now back open in both directions following this afternoon’s gas line break.

At least five children injured in a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school

At least five children were injured in a shooting Wednesday during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, authorities and a hospital said. Gov. Tim Walz called the violence “horrific.”

Brittanee Drexel's mother files real property lawsuit against daughter's killer

On Aug. 13, Dawn Conley, Brittanee Drexel's mother, filed a real property lawsuit against Raymond Moody and his girlfriend, Angel Cooper Vause.

Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect

Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a serious blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market.

Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar

Cracker Barrel said late Tuesday it's returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company's plan to modernize.

Wall Street holds steady as the market awaits Nvidia's quarterly report

U.S. stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated earnings update from computer chip giant Nvidia that may provide insights into the current state and future of artificial intelligence.

Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation's capital.

Trump foes like Fed Governor Lisa Cook find themselves targeted by top housing regulator

When Bill Pulte was nominated as the country's top housing regulator, he told senators that his “number one mission will be to strengthen and safeguard the housing finance system.”

Officers offer safety tips for off-campus students, parents

With thousands of students choosing off-campus housing and apartments, ABC Columbia's Lee Williams spoke with local law enforcement about their ongoing safety needs.

Smoothie King adds food to menu

Smoothie King is making a historic change.

Cracker Barrel responds to backlash about new logo

Cracker Barrel is responding to all the backlash over its redesigned logo.

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Weight loss pill seeks approval

Eli Lilly says it will file for regulatory approval for its GLP1 weight loss pill called Orforglipron.

SCDNR to conduct boat inspections on Labor Day weekend

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting boat inspections on Labor Day weekend.

GasBuddy forecasts Labor Day gas prices lowest since 2020

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and with it comes an influx of travel as families settle down for the coming fall season and the continuing school year.

Wall Street holds steady just below recent records

Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.

Trump vows retaliation against countries with digital rules targeting US tech

President Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs and export curbs on countries with digital taxes or regulations that affect American technology companies.