City of West Columbia announces closures and cancellations due to storm
The City of West Columbia announced several cancellations and closures due to the threat of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Nicole.
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Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families
Infowars host Alex Jones and his company were ordered by a judge Thursday to pay an extra $473 million for promoting false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook school massacre.
Senior members of Twitter's privacy, security teams exit company
A message was posted to Twitter's Slack by an attorney on the privacy team.
Samsung hosting Veterans Day Luncheon drive-thru for families
Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) will host its Veterans Day Luncheon on Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m as a drive-thru occasion.
SLED: SC murder rate highest since 1991
Thursday State Law Enforcement Division released its Crime in South Carolina 2021 report.
Consumer Price Index: prices up 7.7% in October
The Federal Reserve hasn’t tamed inflation yet, but some analysts say things are improving.
Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida, affecting residents
A nerve-wracking night for residents in Florida, thanks to Hurricane Nicole.
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, cheese
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat and cheese.
Health officials advise covid booster shot ahead of Thanksgiving
Americans are being advised to get a Covid-19 booster shot before Thanksgiving.
Hundreds of flights canceled ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Tropical Storm Nicole is causing havoc with travel plans.
Columbia Veterans Day Parade canceled due to inclement weather
The 44th Annual Columbia Veterans Day parade is canceled due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Nicole.
SC Good Samaritan Clinic granted $100,000 by Aflac
South Carolina's Good Samaritan Clinic was gifted a $100,000 CareGrant by Aflac
Designer lighting company to open new facility in Spartanburg
Spartanburg County is set to gain 125 new jobs over the next five years with the establishment of Visual Comfort & Co., a $62 million investment.
SC military retirement pay exempt from state income taxes beginning next year
All military retirement pay will be exempt from State Individual Income Tax starting tax year 2022, says the SC Department of Revenue.
Dept. of Social Services launches online portal for childcare financial assistance
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced the launch of an online application portal for families applying for child care financial assistance.
Midlands Pup-Shots! November 10
Help find a pet in need a forever home courtsey of petfinder.com
US vote counting unaffected by cyberattacks, officials say
No digital intrusions are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote
Chocolate sales hit nearly $18 billion in the U.S.
The chocolate business is looking pretty sweet thanks to booming sales.
Credit card rates at record high
The Federal Reserve’s war on inflation has driven up credit card rates to the highest level on record.
Columbia man charged after vehicle pursuit, say Lexington deputies
Lexington County Sheriff's Department says 38 year-old Charles Kenneth Meador faces multiple charges after failing to stop for blue lights on Nov. 8, say deputies.
