Braves’ Austin Riley homers in first big league game
The Braves gave another top prospect his shot.
Author: Associated Press
Walmart ups the delivery game with next day shipping
Walmart is rolling out free next-day delivery on its most popular items, increasing the stakes in the retail shipping wars with Amazon.
US seeks new tools to counter unrelenting wave of robocalls
U.S. regulators are proposing new tools to counter the unrelenting waves of robocalls received each year in America.
New Orleans wins NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1
Zion Williamson has never been to New Orleans.
WhatsApp flaw let spies take control with calls alone
Spyware crafted by a sophisticated group of hackers-for-hire took advantage of a flaw in the popular WhatsApp communications program to remotely hijack dozens of phones without any user interaction.
SC political consultant can remain free until perjury trial
A judge says a South Carolina political consultant can remain free until his trial on perjury charges.
Inmates accused of sextortion scheme that ended in suicide
Two South Carolina inmates are charged with blackmailing an Army veteran who then killed himself.
Amazon offers to help employees start delivery business
Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its own employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we’ll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.
Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes. The State newspaper reports that the crimes include an armed robbery, shots fired at a home and vehicle break-ins in Columbia. The names of the teens weren’t released because of their age _ two are 14 and one is 16. Columbia police…
SC Lawmakers consider special session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are considering coming back in special session to deal with the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper and budget vetoes by the governor. The House unanimously approved Thursday a resolution allowing lawmakers to return to Columbia for three days starting May 20. The proposal narrows down what issues can be discussed when they…
