South Carolina News

Firefighters rescue dog twice

A dog rescued from the South Carolina wildfires now has a new owner. Officials say emergency responders found her near an active fire line last month and named her Ember.

Helene hurricane name retired by World Meteorological Organization

Helene, which killed at least 249 people across the Southeastern United States, was one of three 2024 Atlantic hurricane names to be retired.

Trump announces sweeping 'reciprocal' tariffs to promote US manufacturing

President Donald Trump has announced plans for sweeping tariffs, saying “our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other nations.

Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGE

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have recently suggested that the billionaire entrepreneur's time in the administration might be running out.

A man walks by a Nintendo Switch display at an electronics retail chain store in Tokyo, on Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.

North Carolina lifts burn ban for all counties in the state

According to the State Forest Service, burn bans have been lifted across North Carolina. The original mandate went into effect on March 21st due to the hazardous forest fire conditions.

Trump to announce 'reciprocal' tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy

After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.

York County’s most anticipated spring tradition is just days away

York County’s famous Come-See-Me Festival starts on April 3, 2025 and ends on April 12, 2025.

A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada is testing GOP support

With President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.

Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

The U.S. restaurant chain, known for chicken wings and its skimpy “Hooters Girls” wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Line of strong storms pushes into the WCCB Charlotte area

A line of strong-to-severe storms will bring damaging straight-line winds, hail, and possibly a few spin-up tornadoes to the WCCB Charlotte viewing area Monday afternoon and evening.

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

President Donald Trump said Sunday that “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.