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Senate passes pause on Liquor Liability Law

Wednesday, April 22, the state Senate voted to suspend the state's liability insurance requirements for bars and restaurants.

Party City to make comeback

Party City is finding new life despite declaring bankruptcy twice, and closing most of its stores early last year.

Starbucks Will Now Let Customers Use Personal Cups For Nearly All Orders

Starbucks to begin scheduled mobile orders

Starbucks is making it easier to get that daily cup of joe.

Power bank recall reannounced

Officials are re-announcing an existing recall of a portable power bank because it continues to cause injuries.

Netflix Launches New Subscription Ad Tier

Netflix authorizes $25 billion stock buyback

Netflix's board has authorized a buyback of $25 billion in stock, the company reported in an SEC filing Thursday, April 23.

Paramount deal to buy Warner Brothers approved by shareholders

Paramount's takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery passed a hurdle Thursday, April 23.

10 hurt in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, suspect at large: Officials

Ten people have been hurt in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, officials said.

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks at the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile relations.

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

Millions more Americans might qualify for dual Canadian citizenship under a recent change to Canada's requirements that has led to a surge in applications from its southern neighbor.

Deputies: Suspect in custody accused in Longcreek Dr. murder

RCSD deputies are investigating a Longcreek Drive homicide that happened Thursday afternoon, says the sheriff's dept.

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Thursday he has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

New study finds 'alarming' high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

More than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding, with New York and New Orleans standing out, according to one of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk.

Man known to be violent and armed arrested

The Richland County Sheriff's Office says Joseph Boykin Jr. is in custody at the Union County's Detention Center.

Orangeburg County lands a 'sweet' economic development deal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced Wednesday Ferrara Candy…

"Hospitality Day" at the State House serves up food and industry issues to lawmakers

"Hospitality Day" at the State House draws a large crowd of foodies and legislators each year. But it's not just a day for great eats. It also serves to remind lawmakers of the pressing issues affecting the industry.