Author: ABC Columbia Staff

McMaster sued after turning down federal unemployment aid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Four jobless South Carolinians have sued Gov. Henry McMaster over his decision to exit the federal unemployment programs providing extra money to jobless residents earlier this summer. The residents said in lawsuit filed in state court Wednesday that they are still struggling to make ends meet and have been unable to find work despite extensive job…

DHEC issues new wildfire smoke alert for Thursday

Health officials say air quality will be at its worst all day and into the night Thursday

Image: Oregon OSFM Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)  is once again issuing a wildfire smoke alert for South Carolina. The smoke originated from wildfires burning across parts of Central and Western Canada and the Western U.S. Officials say most significant effects are being seen right now and are expected to continue tomorrow Thursday…