SAFETY

Nov 06 2024CRIME

Beware at Local Bar: Drugged Drinks Reported

Richland County deputies are investigating a string of troubling incidents at a popular bar near the University of South Carolina. Over the past few months, three young women have reported feeling drugged after visiting TLC Sports Bar and Grill on Stadium Road. Sheriff Leon Lott is cautioning studen

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Police Activity on Millwood: What Happened?

You might have noticed a bunch of police cars and officers around Millwood Avenue yesterday. Turns out, they were dealing with a "mental health-related emergency" on nearby Fairview Drive. The police blocked off a part of Millwood Avenue to both vehicles and people, just to be safe. Even some specia

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Nov 06 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Louisiana's Waterways Take a Break

In Louisiana, water lovers are facing a wet disappointment this week. The Amite and Tickfaw Rivers, hotspots in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes, have been closed down. Why? A storm named Rafael is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials aren't taking any chances with high winds and rising water

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Attempt to Capture Nuclear Plant with US Weapons Foiled?

In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has become a hotspot of concern. Recently, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-appointed governor of the region, claimed that Ukrainian forces tried to seize the plant using US-supplied HIMARS and

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Nov 06 2024WEATHER

Storm Rafael Shakes Up Caribbean Cruises

Tropical Storm Rafael is causing a stir in the Caribbean, disrupting cruise itineraries and forcing ships to change their routes. MSC Cruises had to reroute its MSC Seascape ship, originally headed to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, to safer stops in Mexico and Honduras. This change was made to keep

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris' Rally Moves to Rankin with Star-Studded Lineup

Get ready, Pittsburgh! Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Rankin for a rally on Monday afternoon. The event, which was initially planned for Point State Park but deemed unsafe, will now take place at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces. The "Vote for Freedom Rally" is set to run from 5 p. m.

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Nov 04 2024CRIME

Fake Nursing Scam: Woman's Botox Fraud Uncovered

Imagine going to a med spa for a quick boost of confidence, only to find out the treatment wasn't real. That's what happened to thousands of people in Massachusetts, thanks to a woman pretending to be a nurse. Rebecca Fadanelli, 38, from Stoughton, is accused of importing fake Botox and other filler

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Nov 04 2024SPORTS

Chris Olave's Concussion: A Serious Moment in the Game

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave found himself on the sidelines after an illegal hit by Carolina Panthers defensive back Xavier Woods. The hit, which occurred during the first quarter, led to Olave being carted off the field and ruled out with a concussion. This isn't the first time Olav

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Nov 04 2024CRIME

Seattle Woman Targeted: Carjacking Leaves Her Business Hurting

Last weekend, a Seattle woman named Noelle Fox had a scary encounter outside her Lake City apartment. As she was parking her car with her two dogs, Gatsby and Bigfoot, inside, a man pointed a gun at her and demanded a ride. A woman stood by on the passenger side. Fox managed to get her dogs out safe

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Nov 03 2024HEALTH

42, 000 Baby Powder Bottles Recalled: Asbestos Found

Imagine opening your favorite baby powder bottle, only to find out it might contain asbestos, a nasty mineral linked to cancer. That's the scary situation Dynarex Corporation, a medical supply and personal care product seller, is facing. They've expanded their recall of baby powder bottles to almost

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