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5th annual ‘PARK-ing Day’ pushes need for more public space

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transformation  metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate around how public space is created and allocated, in addition…

Several retailers announce major shift to ‘open carry’ policy for gun owners

(CNN)—-Five retailers have announced this week that they will start asking customers not to openly carry guns into their stores in states where open carry is legal. The moves represent a major shift in the way retailers are positioning themselves in the gun debate. Walgreens (WBA), CVS (CVS) and Wegmans announced the new policy Thursday afternoon, following announcements from Walmart (WMT) and Kroger (KR) on Wednesday. “We support the efforts of individuals…

Former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe dead at 95

(Image:AFP/Getty Images/CNN) (CNN) — Robert Mugabe, the founding father of Zimbabwe who ruled the country with an iron fist for more than three decades, has died, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He was 95. Rumors had swirled around the health of the ex-president, who spent months in a hospital in Singapore earlier this year. Details of what ailed him were a closely…

Dominion Energy gives tips on storm preparation

Columbia SC (WOLO)- Dominion Energy has been working hard week long preparing ahead of Hurricane Dorian. President of electrical operations Keller Kissam talks about our out of state help, restoring power, Safety in the home with emergency supplies, and other resources the company. You can help to report power outages in your area by registering your device through the Dominion…

Woman takes in nearly 100 dogs to give them shelter from Hurricane Dorian

Image: Chella Phillips/Facebook Nassau, Providence (WOLO)—Chella Phillips posted images on her Facebook that now has some calling her “The Dog Angel”.  After Hurricane Dorian hit the area as a category 5 Hurricane she made it her goal to rescue as many furry friends as she could, even saying in her Facebook post that she was sad that she had to…

One SC city ranks among best places to retire

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- According to   http://Wallethub.com  only 23 percent of Americans reported that they’re quote, “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement. Today, the personal-finance website released results of a study showing some of the best and worst plcaes to retire, And South Carolina made the list. The 2019 confidential retirement survey show questioned adults 25 and older….