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Bi-Parisian bill would make tech companies share how much they make off your data

(CNN) —  Have you ever stop to ask yourself how much you’re worth? A Bi-Partisan bill in the U.S. Senate is asking for you. It’s part of the “Dashboard Act” a bill which would force top tech companies to tell us how much they make from our data. That includes Facebook, Google, Amazon, Twitter and any other “commercial data operators”…

Composite sketch of possible Blossom street suspect released

    (Photo Courtesy: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia Police Department says they have a  composite sketch of what a possible suspect may look like from a recent shooting. Authorities say they are hoping someone recognizes the image that can help in their effort to track down a suspected gunman. CPD says the image was drawn by a forensic…

SC firefighters learn new tricks to aggressively attack fires

The training is part of the annual Fire Rescue SC conference in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Firefighters from all over the state come to Columbia to learn new tricks on how to attack fires in a faster and efficient way. Some people enjoy learning lessons while sitting through a lecture, but for some first responders, tackling a situation head-on is a proven way to save more lives down the road. “We encounter some…

One child dead, two others hospitalized after house is shot at

Anderson, SC (WOLO) — An 11 year-old girl is dead and two others are in the hospital after a shooting in the upstate early Sunday morning. Police in Anderson say three people were were inside a home when someone fired at least 35 rounds from outside of the residence. The three victims inside were taken to the hospital where authorities…

Richland welcomes new rifle and pistol shooting range

(Photo Courtesy: SCDNR) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Residents in the Midlands now have a chance to enjoy a new rifle and pistol range that just opened its doors last week in Richland County. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) held a grand opening ceremony for the Wateree Rifle and Pistol Range last  June 21st, 2019. According to…