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Plumbers warn homeowners as cold wave threatens pipes

Nation World

Bitcoin soars past $109,000 just hours ahead of Trump's inauguration

Once a skeptic who said a few years ago that bitcoin “seems like a scam,” Trump has embraced digital currencies with a convert’s zeal.
Personal Finance

Columbia Home Building & Remodeling Expo helps homeowners

Vendors at the Columbia Home Building & Remodeling Expo offered solutions to ease frustrations for homeowners.
Money

USC study reveals $7.4B economic impact across South Carolina

A USC study reports a $7.4B economic impact, up 35% in 8 years, with $3B in labor income. Columbia's growth is tied to USC, per Chamber President Carl Blackstone.
Money

McMaster unveils $41.6B SC budget with raises, tax cuts, and relief funds

Governor McMaster’s $41.6 billion budget plan prioritizes teacher raises, tax cuts, and disaster relief while proposing new lottery rules to fund education vouchers.
Business

Head of Columbia Housing stepping down

Yvonda Bean to take a job out of state with another housing agency
Business

Starbucks says it will prioritize paying customers in latest policy shift

Starbucks says its new code of conduct limits access for non-purchasers and aims to improve customer safety and comfort.
Local News

Governor proposes income tax cuts

Gov. McMaster is proposing accelerating the state's plan to cut income taxes-bringing the top rate to 6% this upcoming fiscal year.
Local News

Update on Finlay Park renovations

Bring the park back to life, it should be done by the end of this year.
Food

Hispanic owned businesses expanding in the Midlands

A family from Guadalajara is expanding their culture in the Midlands, buy opening a third restaurant, El Charro.
Nation World

Capital One customers report deposits not showing up in their accounts

Capital One is working to resolve a technical issue that had thousands reporting problems with direct deposits on Thursday.
Nation World

Capital One service outage leaves customers unable to access accounts, without paychecks for days

For some customers, the issue meant they weren't receiving their paychecks on time. For others, it meant they couldn't make electronic payments on bills.