New SCSO K-9 officer named after fallen deputy
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s newest K-9 officer is named after a fallen deputy.
Author: Mike Olson
TSA now enforcing President Biden’s mask mandate
Beginning Tuesday, the TSA will start enforcing President Joe Biden’s mask mandate for mass transit.
Several nations across the globe are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions
Across the globe, we’re seeing different countries tighten their coronavirus safety measures. Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions. The order was set to expire February 7, but officials say extreme caution is needed, with the Olympic Games just months away.
RCSD hosts toiletry drive for Midlands seniors
Midlands seniors have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is holding a toiletry drive for seniors through Project H.O.P.E. or “Helping Our Precious Elderly.”
Victim identified from fatal car accident in Kershaw County
A 21-year-old man died in an accident Saturday in Kershaw County, but the scene wasn’t discovered until Monday. The accident happened on Black River Road near Swift Creek Kennels Road.
The COMET launching new “Don’t Miss Your Shot” campaign to give rides to vaccination sites
On Thursday, The COMET will launch their new campaign, titled “Don’t Miss Your Shot,” which will provide free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites. The free rides to major vaccine sites in Richland and Lexington counties are available to anyone eligible to receive the vaccine.
OCSO: Man facing charges after drugs, guns found during traffic stop
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man after drugs and guns were seized during a traffic stop.
SC to receive $2.6 million from FEMA to aid vaccination effort
South Carolina’s vaccinations are getting a shot in the arm from FEMA. On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it is allotting $2.6 million to South Carolina for costs related to the COVID-19 vaccine mission.
26 miles could soon be added to the Palmetto Trail
South Carolina hikers could soon walk another 26 miles, as part of the Palmetto Trail. The new passage would connect a current trail near Fort Jackson to the Wateree Passage in Southeast Richland County.
Consumer News: Toys “R” Us closing again, free delivery from Walmart and the Puppy Bowl!
Nearly two years after re-opening, Toys ‘R’ Us is closing its final two stores, again. Two locations, in New Jersey and Texas, were left in the U.S. after Tru Kids, Inc. bought the retailer in a 2018 liquidation sale.
