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‘National Returns Day’ is today and shipping companies are ready for biggest day of returns

(CNN) Shipping companies are preparing for millions of people to return all those Christmas gifts that didn’t quite make the cut. In fact, January second could be the biggest day ever for holiday gift returns. Several shipping companies have dubbed it “National Returns Day.” UPS expects a record one point nine million packages to be returned next Thursday January 2nd….

New drug is approved by the FDA for pancreatic cancer patients

Image: CNN (CNN) — There’s a new treatment option for pancreatic cancer patients here in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of “Lynparza, “a drug that’s already used to treat ovarian and breast cancer. The medication is approved for pancreatic cancer patients whose tumors didn’t grow after at least 16-weeks of chemotherapy. The…

Top tech sellers that flew off shelves in 2019

(CNN) 20-19 belonged to Apple  when it came to tech sales. vo According to Webbush Securities, the company’s I-Phone was the best-selling tech product of the year. Apple also took the number two slot for 2019 with an estimated 65 million pairs of Air Pods sold. Amazon claimed the number three spot with its Echo line of speakers. Categories: Digital…

Some suffering through ‘National Hangover Day’

(CNN) — – If you’re starting 2020 with a headache and an uneasy stomach, chances are you’re not alone…New Years day is also ‘National Hangover Day’. There are many myths on how to remedy a hangover like eating carb and protein heavy meals or hair of the dog, but research says drinking more alcohol is the worst thing you can…

SC Agriculture Dept. seeks rule change from USDA

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is asking the federal government to adjust some rules to help the state’s hemp farmers. The department says it has concerns over the USDA’s testing requirements. For example, state officials say the federal rule mandate that fields be tested by a DEA approved lab 15 days prior to harvest. The state agriculture…

Clemson fraternities disciplined

Clemson, S.C. (AP)– A report says three fraternities at Clemson University have been disciplined for violating the university’s code of conduct. Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta and Chi Phi were investigated following accusations of harsh new member processes and placed on probation. Delta Chi is on probation until Dec. 2021 for forcing new members into personal servitude. Chi Phi and…

Milling elected to Richland One School Board

Photo Courtesy: Milling Law Firm Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland School District One has a new board member. New Year’s Eve was also election day for voters in District One. Attorney Jonathan Milling won Tuesday’s special election. he replaces Darrell Black who resigned in September. He will be sworn in January 12th. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Thousands attend Famously Hot New Year

Photo credit: Jeff Blake Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The cleanup effort got underway early this morning from last night’s famously hot new years celebration. Officials with the event say an estimated 30,000 people attended Tuesday night’s event. Columbia police say one person was arrested at the event for an outstanding warrant also they say there were a few reports of sprained…