As tax season kicks off, parents need to keep an eye out for a certain letter
Tax season officially starts today. This year, parents are advised to keep a special eye out for an IRS mailing known as Letter 6419.
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Charges pending against Horry County pet owner after a dog was abandoned in winter storm
By Tyler Jeski (WPDE)
The snow this weekend brought a freezing night for a poor pup in Horry County, and charges against its owner are pending.
Irmo PD looking for suspect from home invasion in New Friarsgate subdivision
Irmo Police say they’re looking for a home invasion suspect that was shot at by a homeowner last week. Police didn’t say if the suspect was hit, but they reported none of the victims in the house were hurt.
Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding another blockbuster case to a term with abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 on the agenda.
Group of SC senators set to discuss total abortion ban
A group of state senators are getting ready to hear from the public on a bill that would ban all abortions in South Carolina if the U.S. Supreme Court allows it.
South Carolina governor considering plastic recycling bill
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is considering whether to sign into law a bill that would make it easier for businesses that recycle plastic by melting it to open in the state.
Black Democrats in South Carolina giving Biden mixed reviews
President Joe Biden often cites the critical role that South Carolina played when he won the Democratic nomination in 2020. He points to his long political ties to a state whose Black voters handed him a major victory during the primary season at a desperate time for his campaign. But now, one year into his presidency, some who supported Biden reluctantly or not at all say they’re unimpressed and even dispirited.
City of Columbia hosting Lifesavers Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeves to donate Blood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is doing its part to help with the severe blood shortage across the state. The City and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann are hosting the 12th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood drive. It will take place Friday, February 11 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. You can sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ Categories:…
Medical Marijuana debate could take place at SC State House this week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina senator who has fought to allow medical marijuana in the state for seven years appears to finally be getting a debate on the Senate floor. Sen. Tom Davis’ medical marijuana bill was put in a special debate slot where lawmakers will have to take it up before almost all other bills. The Beaufort…
Just How Much Snow Did We Get
Below is a map put together by Eric Webb (@webberweather). You can see that most of us north of Columbia got about 2 inches of snow (light blue), while some spots in Kershaw County got more than 3 inches of snow (darker blue). The most freezing rain (accumulating ice in pink) happened in the southeastern part of South Carolina. Categories:…
