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Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump, who frequently attacked the Fed's policymaking in the past, edges … more
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Dear Abby, July 7, 2024: Grandma feels slighted by stolen nickname
DEAR ABBY: We have five grandchildren. All but one call me MeeMaw. I've been MeeMaw since my first grandchild was born 15 years ago. Four years ago, our third grandchild was born, and the fourth … more
Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to 'normal' for athletes and fans
Any athlete with Olympic dreams knows the feeling of lungs burning, arms and legs turning to jelly, as they near the closing moments of another grueling race or excruciatingly close match. For that last shot of adrenaline, they often tap into the … more
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New Rembert community garden needs supplies; owner hopes to build greenhouse, involve local students in planting
In March, the owner of Rembert's Farmers Market, Kawan Glover, started a new project: a community garden. Now, with big plans for the future, he is asking for help from the community he serves. "We need almost everything out here," Glover said. … more
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Red Cross shares heat-related illness warning signs and tips
As extreme heat blankets South Carolina, the American Red Cross is asking residents to take three steps to prevent heat-related illness: slow down, stay hydrated and spend time indoors. The entire state is expected to see temperatures in the 90s … more
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Paris looking to mold South Carolina into another SEC contender
COLUMBIA - The best part of South Carolina men's basketball coach Lamont Paris' rise from forgotten in the SEC to the school's first NCAA berth in seven years was the tight bond built among players with little or no connections. Paris hopes to … more
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Superstars, stars-in-waiting are newcomers at Olympics
The 10,500 athletes who will compete at the Paris Games include first-time Olympians who already have global recognition and others whose stardom is just waiting to be discovered by a wider audience. Here's a look at a few of the expected … more
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From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will influence last?
NEW YORK - TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin. Less than six years later, the social media platform is deeply woven into the fabric of American consumerism, having shortened … more
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To save spotted owls, U.S. officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million … more
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Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th-straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
NEW YORK - Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the only holdovers from last year in the lineups announced Wednesday for the … more
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Dear Abby, July 6, 2024: Father and son reconnect but they've yet to 'connect'
DEAR ABBY: My husband of two years was estranged from his children after a nasty divorce. He reconnected with his son "Mack" four years ago and has made every effort to show him he's a good man and is truly sorry for not being there for a … more
Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to dam safety
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved a path around it, eroding so much of the riverbank that most of a house fell into the river. Several days later, … more
Yes, some animals can have babies without a mate. Here's how
A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies - without a mate. Is it a miracle? The result of a secret rendezvous? Probably not. Females of species have the ability to reproduce asexually, without sperm from a … more
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Summer Olympians will get their support systems back in Paris after Tokyo's COVID-19 bans
Athletes at the last Summer Olympics remember the sadness and longing of competing with nearly no one in the stands, thanks to pandemic-era restrictions in Tokyo three years ago. Not just zero spectators and eerily quiet stadiums, which were bad … more
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Around Town, July 6, 2024
Kids in South Sumter, you're invited to join a group of cyclists to have fun on supervised rides, learn about bike safety and get some exercise this summer. The Palmetto Optimist Club's Youth Optimist Bike Club is looking for new members and people … more
Public Agenda, July 6, 2024
CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, July 8, at 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning LEE COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING / LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 9, at 5:30 p.m., council chambers (as needed) LYNCHBURG … more
Percy enjoys attention
Percy is an 8-month-old, white-and-black, male domestic shorhair cat. Percy is current on all vaccinations, has been neutered and tested negative for Feline Leukemia and AIDs. Percy seems to get along with most other cats. He does tend to stay a … more
Elle is loving, gets along with other dogs
Elle is a 6.5-month-old, brown-and-white, female hound mix. Elle is current on vaccinations and has been spayed. She currently weighs around 30 pounds but still has some more growing to do. We aren't sure exactly how big Elle will be once fully … more
A tale of two debates
The debate featured "an extraordinarily aggressive, top-to-bottom attack," Politico wrote. "Over and over," one candidate's "tactic of choice was a gut-level punch." An "alpha-male display," Britain's left-wing Guardian headlined. The dominant … more
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Manning-Santee rallies to take down Horry, strengthen playoff odds in the process
"Clutch" is the only word that comes to mind when it comes to Manning-Santee's performance against Horry on Wednesday. After a deflating 5-0 loss the night before, Post 68 desperately needed a win to aid their quest for a playoff spot. Early on, … more
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