At 94, SC’s oldest crossing guard has no plans to slow down
A crossing guard who just turned 94 years young is in no rush to retire. Estella Williams is the oldest crossing guard in the state and one of the oldest in the whole country.
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State lawmakers discuss bill that would allow pharmacists to dispense birth control without a direct prescription
Thursday, state lawmakers discussed a bill that could impact women’s access to birth control. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee discussed the measure that would allow pharmacists to dispense birth control to women without a direct prescription from a medical provider.
Senate debates COVID relief bill amid heightened security at the Capitol due to potential threats
Millions of Americans hoping for another COVID relief check may have to wait a bit longer, as the Senate argues over who should get how much money. Meanwhile, an intelligence bulletin warning militia extremists could try to take control of the U.S. Capitol in the next few days.
OCSO: Man accused of causing $30,000 worth of property damage to woman’s home
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man who allegedly caused roughly $30,000 worth of damage to someone else’s property.
Report shows while Americans are spending more time at home, more people are getting hurt
With Americans spending more time at home, a new report shows more people are getting hurt. Most of those are from products found around the house.
Columbia Police arrest man suspected of Main Street stabbing
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a North Columbia stabbing on Wednesday evening. Police say John C. Geiger has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Disney to close at least 60 of its stores in North America
Disney is closing at least 60 of its stores by the end of the year. The Walt Disney company said it is dramatically downsizing its chain of Disney Stores in North America by about 35%, due to more people shopping online, because of the pandemic.
Texas power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts
Texas’ power grid manager has been fired following February’s deadly blackouts that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days. The board of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas fired CEO Bill Magness on Wednesday.
OCSO: Domestic violence suspect wanted for striking woman in the head with a rock
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for a man wanted for an assault that left a woman in the hospital.
Study ranks SC as seventh least safe state when it comes to COVID-19
South Carolina still ranks among the least safe states in the country when it comes to COVID-19, but it is no longer at the top of the list.
