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Disney warns new ‘Star Wars’ saga could cause seizures in photosensitive viewers

Image:LucasFilms LTD/StarWars.com/CNN (CNN)”Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the highly anticipated conclusion to the Skywalker saga, could trigger seizures in photosensitive people, Walt Disney Studios said. The company issued a statement with the Epilepsy Foundation warning viewers that the film contains “several sequences with imagery and sustained flashing lights” that could affect those with photosensitive epilepsy, the letter reads. Disney suggested posting notices…

E.Coli outbreak could be linked to ‘Sunflower Crisp’ salad mix

Image:CDC/FDA Columbia,SC (WOLO) –According to the CDC, as of the montg if deight people infected with this outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from three states. The case patients report that illnesses started on dates ranging from November 5, 2019 to November 15, 2019. This outbreak strain found in case patients is different from the outbreak strain of…

Boeing whistle-blower expected to testify Wednesday

(CNN) — Congress may hear from the Boeing employee who raised concerns about the company’s 7-37 max program, this week. Ed Pierson, who raised concerns to managers about mistakes and cutting corners with Boeing’s 7-37 max planes, is expected to testify before the house transportation committee as a whistle-blower Wednesday. The planes have been grounded since two fatal crashes killed…

Man suspected in the 2009 disappearance of Britanee Drexel given probation in unrelated case

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A man the FBI said is a suspect in the disappearance of Brittanee Drexel has been sentenced to three years of probation for a Federal Armed Robbery charge. Timothy Taylor was sentenced Monday morning in Federal court in Charleston for a 2011 robbery at a Mount Pleasant McDonald’s that left an employee shot twice. At the…

ACLU to get new Executive Director in 2020

(AP) –South Carolina’s chapter of a National Civil Right’s group has found a new leader. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says Frank Knaack will become its Executive Director in South Carolina starting January 21st. Knaack says his emphasis is with criminal and racial justice, government surveillance, and the rights of immigrants. Knaack takes over for Shaundra Young – Scott….

If you’ve ever thought of buying a kangaroo, South Carolina is the perfect place

There’s no limit on how many kangaroos you can own in the Palmetto State. According to an article in the Post and Courier South Carolina is one of three states where laws do not regulate ownership of the animal other states have taken a harder stance on kangaroos. questions were raised after kangaroo sightings were reported in the upstate. Categories:…

‘Wreaths Across America’ honors military members who paid ultimate sacrifice

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Monday Adjutant General Van McCarty honored the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our freedom during the holidays. McCarty placed a wreath at the Veterans Memorial on State House grounds. General McCarty says it’s important that those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice are remembered during the holidays. December 8th…

Richland County calling on residents to give feedback on proposed plastic bag ban

People can fill out surveys and take part in roundtable discussions this spring

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –If you live in Richland County, your voice could make a difference in whether the county chooses to ban single-use plastic bags. County officials are seeking public feedback before the County Council can vote on a final version of the ban this summer. The county’s newly-created Plastic Bag Task Force plans on presenting feedback from a…