Orangeburg County is getting ready for some chilly weather this week. Officials are already planning how to keep the roads safe. Billy Staley, the head of Orangeburg County Emergency Services, said that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is helping out. They're working together
In cold snaps, frozen pipes can become a real headache. Plumbers in southern Colorado are staying busy, with many calls about frozen pipes. Big Cat Plumbing, a local plumbing company, shared some tips to prevent these issues. One of the most important things is to know where your water shut-off val
U. S. President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian imports starting February 1. He made this announcement during the signing of executive orders at the White House. Trump blamed Canada, among other countries, for allowing a large number of people and the drug fentanyl to ent
What happens when you mix government, tech, and a dash of humor? You get the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE for short. Launched under Elon Musk's leadership, this new US department wants to shake up how the government works. Instead of the same old red tape, DOGE aims to cut waste and
Scientists recently put three different methods of dental implant surgery under the microscope. They looked at how precise each was, how long each took, and how the experience of the surgeon affected the time needed. The methods were: doing it by hand (like in the old days), using static computer as
A red-flag warning has been issued for Southern California, prompting Anaheim Fire & Rescue to step up their game. Chief Patrick Russell is well aware of the risks that strong winds bring. "These winds can really whip up the fires in areas like Fremont Canyon. Anaheim has a lot of wildland urban int
Get ready, Los Angeles! The Santa Ana winds are back, and they're bringing a big risk of wildfires. From Monday noon to Tuesday morning, Ventura and Los Angeles counties are under a red flag warning. This warning is serious—it's only issued once every four years, and it's happened five times in the
President Trump suggested changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America" in his inaugural speech. This isn’t the first time he’s talked about altering geographical names. He’s previously suggested making Canada the "51st State, " asking Denmark to sell Greenland, and wanting Panama to g
In a surprising turn of events, Vivek Ramaswamy, a 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur and potential candidate for Ohio governor, has decided to step down from President Donald Trump's government efficiency commission. The commission, known as DOGE, was created to cut costs and streamline government op
In the heart of the Capitol Rotunda, President Donald Trump's inauguration wasn't just about politics. It was a gathering of some of the world's richest people, influential tech leaders, and even foreign dignitaries. Among the crowd were four of the world's wealthiest individuals, five former U. S.
