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Out on bond for double murder, a suspect faces new charges related to arson case, receives new bond
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man charged with criminal conspiracy in connection with an arson case in Richland County earlier this month appeared in court Friday afternoon. A judge set a $250,000 bond for 22-year-old Christian Irick. Irick stood in court wearing an ankle monitor. He was already out on...
Formula manufacturer must pay $495M to family of preemie who developed deadly disease
ST. LOUIS — In a verdict handed down Friday, a St. Louis jury ruled that the baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories Inc. must pay $495 million to the family of a premature baby who developed a deadly disease after consuming formula containing cow's milk. Abbott, the maker of Similac...
Report says Richland One bypassed permitting, approval. What does that mean for the Vince Ford Early Learning Center?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Officials from Richland One say they plan to go back and get the proper permits and approval to resume construction on the Vince Ford Early Learning Center following an inspector general report that found violations of state law with the project. Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon said...
Cowboys of Color share history of Black cowboys ahead of the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
RED OAK, Texas — There is an old saying that seeing is believing -- and Wendell Hearn, a second-generation cowboy, has seen Black cowboys his whole life. Hearn said he followed his father Cleo, who is a National Cowboy Hall of Famer and founder of Cowboys of Color, the largest multicultural rodeo in the world.
Meet 'the mustache guy,' one of the many pilots competing at the National Balloon Classic
INDIANOLA, Iowa — This Friday marks the beginning of the National Balloon Classic in Indianola. It’s the biggest competitive ballooning event in the U.S., with organizers likening it to the Indianapolis 500 of the ballooning world. The National Balloon Classic has been coming to town since the 70's....
Family plans balloon release for Sumter teen killed before his 16th birthday. Mourning community vows to keep his memory alive.
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Family members of a Sumter boy found shot and killed one day before his 16th birthday vowed to honor his life and celebrate the birthday that was stolen from him on Friday. Derrick Wilson's aunt, Cynthia, spoke on Friday, standing alongside his mother. “We are...
Historic Smokey Bear statue near Keller protected from Swawilla Fire
KELLER, Wash. — Today, firefighters and staff evacuated the Mount Tolman Center as the Swawilla Fire threatened the facility. However, there was one thing they could not take as they evacuated, the historical Smokey Bear statue and fire rating sign. According to a post on the official Facebook page...
Recreational marijuana in Florida voters' hands as DeSantis continues to fight it
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An act that is punishable by up to a year in jail could become completely legal in November. When Florida voters go to the polls on Election Day they will decide if recreational marijuana becomes part of the state's constitution. Medical marijuana has been legal in...
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
First Baptist Dallas announces Sunday worship service plans one week after a fire destroyed the church's historic sanctuary
DALLAS — First Baptist Church will hold its Sunday worship service at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for the second consecutive week after a fire decimated the downtown Dallas church’s historic 133-year-old sanctuary. The service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday in the same arena it was...
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