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Federal Trade Commission warns of ‘brushing scams’

If you have received strange packages dropped offf on your ddoorstep you ddin't order it could be a scam

(CNN) — Packages with weird items people never ordered are showing up on doorsteps of a number of homes across the Country Now the Federal Trade Commission and cyber experts are telling consumers what’s behind these so-called “brushing scam” deliveries. Mandy Gaither has more. Categories: National News, News

Columbia Police search for armed robbery suspect

Columbia Police continue to search for a man suspected of robbing an area convenience store

Image: Columbia Police Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man they say is a suspect in an armed robbery. According to authorities the incident took place at the Pitt Stop Convenience store located on Spears Creek Church Road Sunday. Officials say the surveillance image shows the white male last seen…

Overturned timber truck temporarily closes Columbia intersection

Columbia Police ask drivers to avoid the area until debris has been cleared

Image: CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia police Department is asking anyone traveling along McCords Ferry Road at the intersection of Leesburg Road has been shut down after officials say a timber truck overturned blocking the road. According to Columbia Police Department the road will remain closed until they have been able to clear debris from the roadway that…

Democrats prepare to push forward Biden’s COVID relief package

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told senators Tuesday to be ready to vote as soon as next week on a budget reconciliation package that would lay the groundwork for swift passage. The action provides a first test of Republican opposition to…

Lawmakers debate Fetal Heartbeat Bill Tuesday, pass amendment to add exceptions of rape, incest

COLUMBIA (WOLO): A highly contentious bill made its way to the senate floor Tuesday afternoon. The Fetal Heartbeat Bill, as it stands, would not allow an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, unless the mother’s life is at risk.  In his State of the State address earlier this month Governor McMaster said he’s ready to sign the fetal heartbeat…