Social media posts could keep you from dream job
There are so many social media platforms out and if you are one, or all of them sometimes it’s best to keep some things private, especially if you are trying to land that perfect job.
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Six People now charged in connection to death of South Carolina woman
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) – Six people have been arrested after a woman’s body was found buried in woods near her South Carolina home. The arrests come after the body of 30-year-old Ashley Murdaugh was found Tuesday near her home near Walterboro. Colleton County Sheriff’s Capt. John Chapman said 53-year-old Cynthia Caron, 23-year-old Alfred Taylor Jr. and 30-year-old Martina Wolf are…
Health Minute: Sitting pretty
You do it everyday and chances are you ‘re doing it wrong. We’re talking about sitting and how it can impact your posture. ABC takes a closer look at what you need to know so you’re sitting pretty.
Proposed African American museum set to open in 2020
A proposed International African American Museum is expected to open in Charleston in the year 2020. Find out the latest on the proposed project here.
SC DOT takes Comments on Malfunction Junction Plans
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Malfunction Junction is getting a complete makeover and many residents say it’s about time. Thursday the SC Department of Transportation held a public hearing to get input from commuters and people who live around the Interstate 26- I 20 interchange. The project is expected to cost between 1.3 and 1.5 billion dollars, according to officials. SC DOT plans…
Betsy Devos wants to use federal grants to put guns in schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – The US Department of Education is looking at new ways to increase school safety. Education Secretary, Betsy Devos, is considering reversing a long-standing policy allowing the federal government to buy guns for teachers. The New York Times reports, devos is eyeing a loophole in a law that increases academic opportunities and does not prohibit the purchase…
Kroger plans to phase out plastic bags by 2025
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Kroger is joining the growing list of companies saying so-long to plastic bags. The grocery chain announced Thursday (8/23) morning that they will phase out one-time use plastic grocery bags by 2025. According to the company, the move is part of its “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” campaign. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: SCNews
Columbia Police Chief speaks out on K-9 Officer death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says a Columbia Police officer used extremely poor judgement when leaving his K-9 partner in a car unattended for hours. K-9 ‘Turbo’ died of heat related injuries on July 28. Holbrook announced Turbo died after being left in Officer D. Hurts’ patrol car from 7:30am until 3:30pm. Holbrook says Officer Hurt did roll…
Dozens of children’s medication recalled for possible life threatening contamination
A children’s medication that is used to keep your children healthy is being pulled off store shelves in a voluntary recall after contaminants that could lead to an infection.
CPD Officer Suspended Following K9 Death
Columbia Police mourn death of K-9 TurboCourtesy CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia police officer is suspended after he left his K9 partner alone in a car for eight hours. Thursday afternoon Chief Skip Holbrook announced K9 officer Turbo died in July after being left in Officer David hurt’s patrol car from 7:30 in the morning until 3:30 that afternoon…
