Suspect Sought for Allegedly Taking Money from Tip Jar
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking citizen’s to help identify a suspect accused of stealing from tip jars.
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Police: Suspect Threw Beer at Clerk, Vandalized Store
Suspect/RCSD RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they are looking for a suspect wanted for assaulting a victim at the Shell gas station located on Bluff Road. On Saturday, March 5, the suspect allegedly threw a steel beer can at the store clerk striking the victim’s body after refusing to present identification while attempting…
Medical Waste Firm Locating Offices, 25 Jobs, in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A company that handles collection of medical waste is locating its corporate headquarters in Greenville and will create 25 new jobs during the next five years. SterAssure Processing announced on Thursday that it is investing $2.2 million and purchasing an existing building for its offices. The company operates throughout South Carolina and its clients include medical…
Dad Electrocuted Rescuing Kids From Pool
Father dies rescuing children from electrofied swimming pool
Woman Says TSA Searched Her Braids
Karen Scruggs says she was stopped by TSA personnel at O’Hare Airport Saturday so they could go through her thickly-braided hair.
Watch: 21st Century Policing Summit
Richland County,S.C (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Department is bridging the gap between the public and law enforcement this weekend and are inviting you to attend. The Summit comes on the heels of President Barack Obama’s Task Force Recommendations on 21st century policing. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is ahead of the curve , as this is a plan…
Trump Backtracks After Controversial Statement on Abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Donald Trump is reversing himself after initially saying Wednesday that if abortion is ever banned, a woman getting one should face some form of punishment. Trump later said in a statement that abortion providers _ not women _ should be the ones punished. Trump’s GOP rival Ted Cruz says once again Trump “has demonstrated that he hasn’t…
Toshiba Recalling Laptop Computer Battery Packs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Toshiba is recalling its Panasonic battery packs used in Toshiba laptop computers. The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Consumers should immediately go to the firm’s website and click on the battery pack utility link in the first shadowed box on the page. Consumers can also perform a manual check using…
Black Diamond Recalling Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Black Diamond is recalling its Nylon Runners. A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black…
Black Diamond Recalling Carabiners Due to Fall Hazzard
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Black Diamond is recalling its Carabiners for Climbing. The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions…
