• SC Senate weighs pay increase amid debate over timing and fairness,Stephen Biddix

    SC Senate weighs pay increase amid debate over timing and fairness

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina lawmakers are considering a pay raise that would more than double their current compensation, reigniting a long-running debate over whether legislators should increase their own pay. Supporters of the proposal say the increase is long overdue and merely adjusts

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  • The strategic rationale behind QXO’s $17 billion TopBuild acquisition ,Tyler Williams

    The strategic rationale behind QXO’s $17 billion TopBuild acquisition 

    Brad Jacobs’ vaunted, capital treasure-trove-fueled sprint to geographic and marketshare clout, enough to disrupt the nation’s building products and materials supply infrastructure, took another big leap this weekend, with a $17 billion deal to acquire TopBuild, a giant among homebuilder-favored dis

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  • Georgia drought raises wildfire threat as crews respond to over 50 weekend fires,Abby Kousouris

    Georgia drought raises wildfire threat as crews respond to over 50 weekend fires

    ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia remains locked in drought conditions statewide as fire crews have responded to 52 wildfires between Saturday and Sunday, according to the Georgia Forestry Association. Officials warned that dry vegetation and gusty winds could quickly turn small flames int

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