COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The State Emergency Response Team has lowered its emergency status from Operation Three to OPCON Four. However, Emergency officials continue to monitor and provide aid and relief as the state recovers from Hurricane Mathew. State officials say flooding in some counties remain a major concern. Officials are closely monitoring the Waccamaw, Little Pee Dee and Lumber rivers. Forecasters…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – A baby sitter has been ordered to spend 10 years in prison for abusing and killing a child she was caring for in Spartanburg County. Prosecutors said 33-year-old Katie Harris pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. A judge sentenced her to 30 years in prison, but that sentence will be suspended if she successfully serves at least…
ABC NEWS– Four people were killed and nine were injured Saturday afternoon after an out-of-control pickup truck plunged off the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and nose-dived into a crowd gathered at a festival below, authorities said. The truck driver, who was alone in the vehicle, struck a guardrail and fell 60 feet onto a vendor’s booth at Chicano Park, CaliforniaHighway Patrol…
NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon.com is adding 120,000 seasonal workers in an effort to meet an expected spike in demand during the holidays. The seasonal positions will be created at fulfillment centers, sorting centers and customer service sites in 27 states. The move marks a 20 percent boost from the 100,000 seasonal hires a year ago. The e-commerce giant saw…
NEW YORK (AP) _ Office Depot is the latest retailer to announce it will close its stores for Thanksgiving, after opening on the holiday last year. The office supplies chain says shoppers can buy deals online on Thanksgiving, but the stores won’t open until Black Friday at 6 a.m. The Mall of America and electronics chain HH Gregg have also…
ABC NEWS– In a new study, researchers take a look at the use of smartphones by both parents and kids. What are the impacts? Here’s ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Smartphone
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )–Individual aid is now available to residents in Marion and Orangeburg counties affected by Hurricane Matthew. According to Officials, residents are eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance program. SC EMD says survivors who sustained losses in these two designated counties can apply for federal assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Assistance can include money for temporary…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to give aid to the Hurricane Mathew Victims and Flood victims? Here’s how you can help. The One SC Fund helps South Carolinians recover from natural disasters, it’s first project was to aid Flood Victims in the Historic Floods last October. According to officials, One SC has distributed $2,000,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations supporting flood recovery…
Clemson’s Jadar Johnson intercepts a pass intended for North Carolina State’s Stephen Louis during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Deshaun Watson hit Artavis Scott with a 10-yard touchdown pass in overtime and Marcus Edmond finished it with an interception in the end…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready to sample tasty treats? Restaurant Week is underway in Columbia through next Sunday. The ten day celebration of South Carolina cuisine features hundreds of restaurants. It is time to get your grub on! Restaurant Week Columbia is here! Visit restaurantweekcolumbia.com for participating restaurants, special menus, make reservations and get directions. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Restaurant Week
