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RCSD Warns of Skimmers on Midlands ATM’S

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The next time you head to the ATM, you may want to think about skimmers says Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Lott says skimmer devices are being placed on atm’s. Lott says the devices read data from unsuspecting customers debit cards. But there are ways to detect whether a skimmer is on the atm, says Lott. Lott says…

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes for Sexual Assault Survivors

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Hundreds turned out at the State House, breaking out their stilettos to strut for a good cause. The annual ‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’ event brought out participants Thursday evening at the State House. The walk is a way to raise awareness of the victims and survivors of Sexual trauma and abuse, and to let them know…

Breaking: U.S. Launches Military Strike on Syria

ABC NEWS– The U.S. has launched a military strike on an airbase in Syria, a U.S. official has confirmed. The official says the airstrikes have been completed. The Tomahawk missiles were fired at Shayrat Air Base in Homs Province, according to U.S. officials. The officials say that multiple targets were struck at the base. The missiles were fired from the…

SCE&G Working to Restore Power to Over a Thousand Midlands Homes

Wind Causes Some Restored Power to Go Out Again

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Wednesday’s storms left behind a trail of damage for homeowners all over the state. Thursday’s high winds led to even more power outages, down trees and debris. SCE&G said the severe conditions left thousands without power. “The winds yesterday brought some outages, we had about 4,800 across our service territory but our crews were able to quickly…

Senate OKs ‘Nuclear Option,’ Clears Path for High Court Nomination Vote

The Senate has altered the longstanding practice for confirming Supreme Court justices after Democrats today blocked the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. In order to bypass Democrats’ opposition, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., first invoked the so-called nuclear option. The Senate then voted to change Senate precedent on voting on Supreme Court cloture votes from the 60-vote threshold to…