Alleged thief tried to use stolen credit card to purchase gift cards at Kroger
A suspect was captured on store surveillance video after trying to purchase several hundred dollars worth of gift cards with a stolen credit card.
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Hummus recalled over Listeria concern
Before you spread that hummus, check to see if you could be spreading something else.
The latest surrounding the selection of UofSC’s next president
The latest surrounding the selection of UofSC’s next president
Earthquake reported north of Irmo
Irmo, SC (WOLO)– Things were shaking in Irmo this morning. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says the US Geological Survey reported a 2.2 earthquake centered just north of the Harbison State Forest. The survey says it happened at 8:06 Wednesday morning. There were no reports of any damage. This is the second earthquake in the Midlands in seven days….
Federal Judge rules against 20/20 citizenship question
(CNN) — President Trump’s push for a citizenship questionaire on the 20-20 census has been shot down. Tuesday, a federal judge in New York issued an order that prevents adding the question on the 20-20 census in any shape or form. The Themp Administration announced last week it was abandoning efforts to amend the census questionnaire. Shole possnly president…
SCDC: Prison postal director arrested for giving contraband to inmates
(WOLO) – A postal director at a state prison has been arrested, accused of providing contraband to inmates. According to SCDC, Brenda Wideman provided inmates with food and clothes banned from McCormick Correctional Institution. They say she was paid for cooperating with inmates. Officials say she admitted to knowing of the delivery of tobacco and marijuana to inmates in the…
City Council gives first approval in gun seizure ordinance
The Columbia City Council has give first approval to an ordinance that would allow law enforcement to confiscate guns — if they’re used in a violent crime.
Richland County Council gives homeowners clarity after assessment notice
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Council addressed concerns after 97,000 of homeowners got a notice that their property values went up, which could raise their taxes as well. “South Carolina requires us to reassess every 5 years so it’s not just something we do at the drop of a hat,” Liz McDonald, the Richland County Assessor said. So…
Clemson student killed in crash is fifth to die in 3 months
A Clemson University student hit and killed by a car in Jacksonville, Florida, is the fifth student from the school to die in the past three months.
Remembering the historic launch to the moon 50 years ago today
(CNN) — Tuesday is the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic mission to the moon. Fifty years ago on July 16th, the Saturn-V Rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center and sent Apollo 11 into orbit. Four days later, on July 20th, 1969 two men, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin, were the first Americans to set foot on the surface of…
