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Bath & Body Works closes stores, shares turnaround plan
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Bath & Body Works closes stores, shares turnaround plan
Among the many concerns people preparing for retirement often express are worries about the fiscal strength of the Social Security program.
AARP has blunt warning for Americans on Social Security
Among the many concerns people preparing for retirement often express are worries about the fiscal strength of the Social Security program.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Among the many concerns people preparing for retirement often express are worries about the fiscal strength of the Social Security program.
South Carolina recorded a season-high 579 yards of offense against the Chanticleers.
What Shane Beamer about win over Coastal, offense’s big day, USC injuries
South Carolina recorded a season-high 579 yards of offense against the Chanticleers.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:50 AM
South Carolina recorded a season-high 579 yards of offense against the Chanticleers.
For the first time all season, USC fans could watch their team and feel encouraged.
Breakthrough: South Carolina dominates Coastal with almost 600 yards of offense
For the first time all season, USC fans could watch their team and feel encouraged.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM
For the first time all season, USC fans could watch their team and feel encouraged.
The Tigers will play in the postseason for a 21st straight year. They end their regular season at rival USC next Saturday.
Going bowling: Clemson takes care of business vs. Furman, hits 6 wins
The Tigers will play in the postseason for a 21st straight year. They end their regular season at rival USC next Saturday.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The Tigers will play in the postseason for a 21st straight year. They end their regular season at rival USC next Saturday.
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said "if you have relevant information you should b...
Starmer: Andrew should give 'relevant information' to Epstein probe
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said "if you have relevant information you should b...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said "if you have relevant information you should b...
When you walk into Costco, it's not like walking into your typical store.
Costco will be closed on the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday
When you walk into Costco, it's not like walking into your typical store.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
When you walk into Costco, it's not like walking into your typical store.
The actor opened up about his short experience on 'DWTS' - and why he doesn't want to come back for the season finale.
Corey Feldman Doesn't Hold Back About the ‘Toxic' Behind-the-Scenes of ‘DWTS'
The actor opened up about his short experience on 'DWTS' - and why he doesn't want to come back for the season finale.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The actor opened up about his short experience on 'DWTS' - and why he doesn't want to come back for the season finale.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he is ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis living ...
Trump says he's ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he is ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis living ...
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November 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he is ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis living ...
This precious pooch wants to stay warm.
Pit Bull Mix Decides Between a Walk or Snuggles and We Totally Agree
This precious pooch wants to stay warm.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This precious pooch wants to stay warm.
The upcoming title The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu from developer ACE Team and publisher Nacon ventures into survival-horror territory with a four-player online co-op focus, placing explorers deep into a distorted and cursed jungle dominated by supernatural forces.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Pioneers Chaotic Co-Op Horror in a 16th-Century Curse
The upcoming title The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu from developer ACE Team and publisher Nacon ventures into survival-horror territory with a four-player online co-op focus, placing explorers deep into a distorted and cursed jungle dominated by supernatural forces.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The upcoming title The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu from developer ACE Team and publisher Nacon ventures into survival-horror territory with a four-player online co-op focus, placing explorers deep into a distorted and cursed jungle dominated by supernatural forces.
The stock market hasn't had an easy time of it lately.
Legendary investor Bill Gross shares bold take on Fed cut in December
The stock market hasn't had an easy time of it lately.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The stock market hasn't had an easy time of it lately.
Gordon Lightfoot's haunting 1976 ballad has reached No.
Gordon Lightfoot's Haunting Elegy Finally Hits No. 1 - 50 Years After the Edmund Fitzgerald Sank
Gordon Lightfoot's haunting 1976 ballad has reached No.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Gordon Lightfoot's haunting 1976 ballad has reached No.
Golf continues to be a popular participation sport for millions of Americans, as a record-setting 47.2 million Americans age 6 or above played golf on-course or off-course in 2024, according to the National Golf Foundation.
Iconic golf course developer Nicklaus Companies files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Golf continues to be a popular participation sport for millions of Americans, as a record-setting 47.2 million Americans age 6 or above played golf on-course or off-course in 2024, according to the National Golf Foundation.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Golf continues to be a popular participation sport for millions of Americans, as a record-setting 47.2 million Americans age 6 or above played golf on-course or off-course in 2024, according to the National Golf Foundation.
Jim Owen used to be a 'pain-wracked couch potato.'
‘I'm 85 and in the Best Shape of My Life-Here's the Exact Workout Routine I Swear By'
Jim Owen used to be a 'pain-wracked couch potato.'
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November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Jim Owen used to be a 'pain-wracked couch potato.'
Target continues to be on a downward spiral amid recent challenges.
Target makes bold changes to keep customers from fleeing stores
Target continues to be on a downward spiral amid recent challenges.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Target continues to be on a downward spiral amid recent challenges.
South Carolina has the 15th longest time to save for a down payment in the U.S. Iowa has the shortest, new data shows.
The time you need to save for a down payment on an SC home now is eye-popping, new data shows
South Carolina has the 15th longest time to save for a down payment in the U.S. Iowa has the shortest, new data shows.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
South Carolina has the 15th longest time to save for a down payment in the U.S. Iowa has the shortest, new data shows.
The Seahawks’ outstanding season came to a close Friday night.
Last-second field goal sends Gray Collegiate past Hilton Head Island
The Seahawks’ outstanding season came to a close Friday night.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Seahawks’ outstanding season came to a close Friday night.
The State Ethics Committee said former state Rep. Adam Morgan accepted and failed to report over $4,000 in services from RJ May’s consulting firm.
Unpaid farewell mailer lands former SC Freedom Caucus chair with ethics violation
The State Ethics Committee said former state Rep. Adam Morgan accepted and failed to report over $4,000 in services from RJ May’s consulting firm.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The State Ethics Committee said former state Rep. Adam Morgan accepted and failed to report over $4,000 in services from RJ May’s consulting firm.
The Bluffton Bookshop is taking shape in Old Town. Here’s what to know about the store and the history of its building.
New bookstore and dessert shop opening in Old Town Bluffton. Here’s when & where
The Bluffton Bookshop is taking shape in Old Town. Here’s what to know about the store and the history of its building.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Bluffton Bookshop is taking shape in Old Town. Here’s what to know about the store and the history of its building.
A rare, prehistoric find on the South Carolina coast baffled beach goers this week. Here’s what to know about the creature.
Rare prehistoric, endangered fish washes ashore on SC coast. Here’s where, what we know
A rare, prehistoric find on the South Carolina coast baffled beach goers this week. Here’s what to know about the creature.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A rare, prehistoric find on the South Carolina coast baffled beach goers this week. Here’s what to know about the creature.
The lengthy report, released Thursday, largely tracks with and, in some cases, expands upon The State’s reporting on the Charter Institute at Erskine.
Lawmakers asked for audit of SC Charter Institute at Erskine. Here’s 5 things it found
The lengthy report, released Thursday, largely tracks with and, in some cases, expands upon The State’s reporting on the Charter Institute at Erskine.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The lengthy report, released Thursday, largely tracks with and, in some cases, expands upon The State’s reporting on the Charter Institute at Erskine.
Actress Marisa Tomei, 60, appeared on the red carpet.
Marisa Tomei, 60, Wows on Red Carpet in Black Dress
Actress Marisa Tomei, 60, appeared on the red carpet.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Actress Marisa Tomei, 60, appeared on the red carpet.
In many cases, the retail shopping experience has become unpleasant.
Kroger, Target, Walgreens push for law on organized retail crime
In many cases, the retail shopping experience has become unpleasant.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
In many cases, the retail shopping experience has become unpleasant.
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of House lawmakers released text of legislation Friday aimed at avoi...
Bipartisan health subsidy bill adds income caps, anti-fraud measures
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of House lawmakers released text of legislation Friday aimed at avoi...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of House lawmakers released text of legislation Friday aimed at avoi...