(CNN) – A new poll is showing a change in the 2020 presidential race for democrats following the first debate. SSRS conducted a CNN poll showing big gains for Senators Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren. Harris jumped up nine points while Warren jumped eight. The poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden’s lead has narrowed after dropping five points. Biden…
(CNN) – One of Facebook’s mail centers in California had to be evacuated due to a chemical exposure scare. Fire officials say a warehouse owned by Facebook was possibly exposed to sarin. Sarin is a clear, colorless liquid that is classified as a nerve agent. Exposure can lead to convulsions, paralysis and sometimes death. Officials say only two people were…
IRMO, SC (WOLO) — The fourth of July is Thursday and local law enforcement wants you to know the rules before putting on your own fireworks display. Be sure to check local laws to ensure it’s legal to use fireworks in your area. Categories: Local News
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands woman charged with murder made her first court appearance Monday. Sabrina Strickland, 50, is being charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Deputies say Strickland admitted to shooting Robert McWaters,46, inside a home on Target Road in Holly Hill. McWWaters was found lying on the kitchen floor with a gunshot…
Officials investigate reports of gas near Allen Benedict Court apartments/Matt Perron COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Former Allen Benedict Court Residents will get a little more time to remove their personal belongings from the now condemned apartment complex. After authorities say two men died from carbon monoxide poisoning back in January, hundreds of remaining residents were forced to vacate their homes…
(CNN) –Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is increasing the minimum age to buy tobacco products, marking a big moment in the fight against teen nicotine addiction. The company put the changes into effect Monday July 1st, 2019 and says they will no longer sell tobacco or e-cigarettes products to anyone under the age of 21 at any of their Walmart…
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A Ladson woman faces charges, accused of leaving marijuana and tobacco at an I-26 rest stop for an inmate litter crew. Jahbrisha Pennick, 31 Jahbrisha Pennick, 31, is charged with distribution of marijuana, criminal conspiracy and two counts of introducing contraband into MacDougall Correctional Institution. According to a South Carolina Department of Corrections arrest warrant,…
(image: SC Department of Children’s Advocacy) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy (DCA) is now in effect. The new toll free complaint line will allow members of the public to submit a complaint related to services being provided to a child by a state agency. The Department of Children’s Advocacy was established by Act 160…
ORLANDO, FL (WFTV) — Following the death of the Spring Valley High School graduate last week in Florida, the man accused in the hit and run appeared in court today, facing new charges for her death. ABC’S Lauren Seabrook was at the courthouse in Orlando Monday and spoke to Yousuf Hasan directly. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) –It’s the beginning of a new era for education in Orangeburg County. Monday marked the first day the entire county falls under one unified school district. After shortening the number of districts from three to one, more than twenty years after consolidating from eight districts, some educators tell us it is necessary in order to provide more…
