Volvo to slash 5% of staff at South Carolina plant as Trump’s tariffs fuel uncertainty

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it plans to slash 5% of its workforce at its South Carolina plant due to economic uncertainty fueled by President Trump’s tariffs. About 125 of the Charleston plant’s 2,500 employees will be impacted, the company said. “This is …

How to watch Auburn baseball's weekend series vs. South…

AUBURN — With two weeks to go in the regular season, the road to Omaha is shaping up for a run through Plainsman Park. No. 8 Auburn baseball is back at home this weekend, for a three-game series against South Carolina, beginning Thursday (6 p.m. CT, ESPNU …

As Real ID enforcement begins across the country, South Carolinians look to update their identification

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Starting Tuesday, a South Carolina driver’s license, permit, or identification card must have a gold star to show it’s a Real ID to use it to board domestic, commercial flights as well as enter federal buildings or visit military …

South Dakota's birthrate rose 2%, higher than many other states

Birth rates rose in several Western states from 2023 to 2024, particularly in states with increased housing construction. Experts suggest a possible link between increased housing availability and higher birth rates. Nationally, births increased slightly …

Police call killing of college student in South Carolina a ‘random act of violence’

South Carolina bills aim to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths

South Carolina bills aim to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths South Carolina lawmakers are considering two bills that would allow law enforcement to charge drug dealers with "murder by overdose" if the drugs they sold caused a …

Teen accused of scamming elderly South Carolina woman out of $30,000

Teen accused of scamming elderly South Carolina woman out of $30,000 Deputies say the suspect admitted to victimizing an 84-year-old woman and was charged with financial identity fraud. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:12 AM EDT May 7, …

What to pair with food of the American South

A batch of good collard greens (spring greens in the UK) takes hours to make. It’s a fuss, but one any Southerner is proud to make. First, you must carefully clean each individual leaf. Then you stew and simmer the greens in stock and bacon fat with a …

North Carolina Man Arrested In Grand Forks After Trying To Assault An Officer Following a Chase

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Carolina man is arrested for attempting to assault an officer following a pursuit in Grand Forks. An officer tried to stop 22-year-old Martin Romo for speeding on Demers Avenue around 6:20 tonight but Romo fled. Spike …

South Carolina lawmakers pass reform easing liquor insurance law

​ SC lawmakers approved reform to ease liquor liability insurance costs. Joint and several liability change offers relief to small businesses. Insurance costs had risen 100–1000%, forcing closures statewide. Bills 3497 and 244 also require enhanced alcohol …