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Dolly Parton to open travel stop

Dolly Parton is a country music legend, actress, philanthropist and businesswoman, and now she has a new venture, a travel stop in Tennessee.

Wholesale goods cause inflation to rise

Prices on wholesale goods are pushing inflation higher.

Home-price growth at weakest pace since 2023

U.S. home prices increased in September at a slightly weaker pace while sales of homes rose in most of the country in October.

Record number of shoppers expected for Thanksgiving weekend

A record number of people are expected to spend the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend shopping.

Anna Queen playpens recalled due to safety concerns

The federal government is recalling a type of playpen sold on Amazon.

Riskier home loans being taken out

There are more U.S. home-buyers who are taking a financial gamble before signing on the dotted line.

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle campaign, Angel Tree program

Beginning Monday, bells will be ringing across the Midlands as the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign gets underway.

A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the government shutdown

The turbulence caused by the longest U.S. government shutdown may still be fresh on the minds of travelers this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease the jitters.

Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'

The Pentagon announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for troops to defy "illegal orders."

Two charged in death of NC man after remains found in Midlands

Officials with the Fairfield Co. Coroner's Office say a body was found in a wooded area in Winnsboro.

USDOT unveils new female crash test dummy

The U.S. Transportation Department has unveiled a new female crash test dummy.

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews

President Donald Trump says he's enlisting the help of legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to spruce up the courses at Joint Base Andrews — adding a site long known as the “president's golf course” to his long list of construction projects.

Another rally for Alphabet leads the US stock market higher

The U.S. stock market is rising again on Monday, for now at least, ahead of a week with shortened trading because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

59th Annual Governor's Carolighting takes place at Statehouse

The 59th Annual Governor's Carolighting took place at the Statehouse Sunday evening.

Lexington Two Superintendent to retire at end of school year

Lexington School District Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner says she'll be retiring at the end of the current 2025-2026 school year.

"Majority" of goods at Summerton Food Bank stolen

Summerton Food Bank reported that much of its food has been stolen.

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting on Garner's Ferry Road

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured on Friday night.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress

BY MICHELLE L. PRICE, LISA MASCARO AND JEFF AMY Updated 9:26 PM EST, November 21, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning…