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Pet Supplies Plus set to open new distribution center in Orangeburg County

Governor's office: The company’s $53 million investment will create 275 new jobs and is expected to begin operations in 2023
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A pet retail company is set to open a new distribution center in Orangeburg County. According to the Governor’s office, Pet Supplies Plus plans to establish a new distribution center in Orangeburg County. The company’s $53 million investment will create 275 new jobs, say officials. According to the Governor’s office, the new, state-of-the-art distribution center will be…
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Troopers remind drivers of School Bus Safety in SC as students head back to class

 The South Carolina Highway Patrol will be out in full force, looking for drivers breaking the law
Crysty Vaughan, Miya Payton,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – More students in the Midlands are headed back to class this week which means drivers will be sharing the roads with school busses.   The South Carolina Highway Patrol will be out in full force, looking for drivers breaking the law. Trooper David Jones says not only will Troopers be following buses but they will be riding…

Beach Umbrella
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Husband of SC woman impaled by Beach Umbrella speaks out

Myrtle Beach woman fatally struck last week when wind sent an umbrella flying on the beach in Garden City
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ABC NEWS-A Myrtle Beach woman was fatally struck last week when wind sent an umbrella flying on the beach in Garden City. Now her husband is speaking out. ABC’s Victor Oquendo has more. Categories: Local News

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Local Living: BBQ Cook off at SC State University and More!

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Crysty Vaughan,

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, You can enjoy some BBQ this weekend at the “Top Dawg Barbecue Cook-off” at South Carolina State University. There will be music and games but you will need to bring your own chair and beverage. The event is this weekend at…

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Traffic safety tips as school begins this week

Miya Payton,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – More students in the Midlands will be headed back to class this week which means drivers will be back sharing the roads with school busses.  South Carolina Highway Patrol will be out in full force looking for driver breaking the law. Trooper David Jones says not only will Highway Patrol be following buses but troopers will…

Gas Prices Tues
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Gas prices in SC down nearly 55 cents from a month ago, GasBuddy

Prices at the pump are down again
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices in Columbia have fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week, according to GasBuddy. Drivers are now paying an average of $3.31 a gallon. Prices in Columbia are nearly 55 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, says GasBuddy. According to GasBuddy, the cheapest station in Columbia was priced at $3.13 a gallon on…