(CNN)– One of the two students killed in the University of North Carolina at Charlotte shooting earlier this year is being honored with his very own place in the star wars galaxy. Riley Howell’s courageous spirit is being immortalized after he sacrificed his life to protect his fellow students from gun fire. Kaitlyn Penter has the story. Categories: National News
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the SC Dept. of Revenue says on Friday agents arrested a funeral home owner and charged him with operating without a retail license and tax evasion. Officials say Robert Bethea III, 66, the owner of Bethea Funeral Home in Orangeburg, attempted to evade taxes from 2011 to 2019 of approximately $98,934. Investigators also say…
(CNN) — -With the holiday shopping rush all wrapped up, retailers are cashing in on billions of dollars in profits. Darry Forges has a break down of the record spending season. Categories: National News
Image: SC State Museum Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Christmas may be over, but the SC State Museum still has some holiday magic up their sleeve. Friday December 27th, your children can get carried away with an evening museum officials say is sure to “spark young guests’ imagination” During the ‘Enchanted Tea Party’, guests will be able to go into the…
(CNN) — During the holidays you might be overindulging and we aren’t just talking about the food. If you have had more than your share of adult beverages January could be a great time for a break from alcohol.”Dry January” is a chance for your body to reset in the new year. ditching alcohol can help you sleep better, avoid…
(CNN) —It was a red-letter holiday season for online sales here in the United States. E-Commerce sales from November 1st through December 24th increased nearly 19-percent compared to the same time frame last year. That’s according to credit card company MasterCard. Overall retail purchases, with exception to automobiles, were up more than three-percent compared to 2018 sales. An adviser to…
(CNN) – One town in North Carolina gives you a way to dispose of your Christmas tree and help out an animal shelter. The Carolina Tiger rescue in Pittsboro, North Carolina asks for leftover trees to help keep the tigers entertained and engaged. Workers say the tigers at the wildlife sanctuary get excited when something new enters their enclosure and…
(CNN) —Federal authorities are investigating a suspicious fire at a Georgetown county church. church members say the fire was set intentionally on Sunday morning causing extensive damage. Nia Watson reports. Categories: National News
(CNN) — If Christmas and all of the shopping took a lot out of you and you’re in need of a “pick me up” this may be right up your alley. Select Starbucks locations are hosting “pop-up parties” through the end of the year. Each day 200 stores will offer free drinks to customers from 1PM to 2PM in the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A teenager was shot Thursday night and is in the hospital in unknown condition. Deputies responded to the 9400 block of Wilson Blvd. near Killian Road in reference to the shooting. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the 15-year-old was shot multiple times around 7:25 p.m. Additional details have not been provided. Anyone with…
