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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to help combat higher inflation rates and slow consumer spending

The FOMC raised its policy rate by three quarters of a percentage point

 “I guess the first thing I would say to every household is that we know inflation is too high and we understand how painful it is. Particularly for people who are living paycheck to paycheck and spend most of that paycheck on necessities such as food and gas and heating their homes and clothing and things like that. We do understand that those people suffer the most,” said Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.

City of Columbia: West Nile virus detected in dead bird

officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO ) — City  of Columbia officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes on 7/30/22 and will conclude on 7/31/22. Here’s information / map provided of the general spraying area. MosquitoSprayMission 2022 07 28 City of Columbia spraying…

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette officially files for re-election

Evette made it official via Twitter

COLIMBIA SC ( WOLO)- South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has officially filed for re-election. Lt Governor files for re-election courtesy Pamela Evette Twitter Evette made it official in a Tweet released Thursday afternoon. ‘It’s official, I filed for re-election! It has been an honor to serve as the 93rd Lieutenant Governor of the great state of South Carolina for…

Deputies: Former Daycare worker facing more abuse charges

Deputies: 36 year old Shayna Nicole McKnight facing charges

Image courtesy Lexington County Sheriff’s Department LEXINGTON COUNTY,  SC (WOLO)–The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a former daycare worker faces more abuse charges. According to the Sheriff’s Department, 36 year old Shayna Nicole McKnight is charged with three counts of cruelty to children and two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child, according to arrest warrants. The Sheriff’s Department reports…

Columbia Animal Services hosting free pet Adoption in August

Clear the Shelters event in August

Image courtesy City of Columbia Animal Services COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is participating in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters. All adoptions will be free for the duration…

Prices at the pump in SC drop, again

Columbia, drivers are paying an average of $3.68 per gallon.

Columbia, SC  (WOLO)– Prices at the pump continue to drop in the Midlands. According to AAA, the average price of a regular gallon of gasoline in South Carolina is $3.81. That’s down from $3.97 a week ago. In Columbia, drivers are paying an average of $3.68 per gallon. The National gas average is also down, it now stands at $4.30….