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Consumer News- Holiday Sales

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CNN- In consumer news, shoppers apparently turned out in droves to grab up holiday deals. Mastercard released a new report showing u-s retail sales rose eight and half percent year-over-year between November 1 and Christmas Eve. The credit card company pointed to clothing sales as helping drive the surge. Mastercard also found shoppers were out earlier and many turned to…

Recycle your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s that time of year, Keep the Midlands Beautiful invites you to recycle your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens. From December 26-January 13, you can drop your Christmas tree off at the following locations: Richland County Caughman Rd Park 2733 Trotter Rd, Hopkins M-F 2-9 PM, Sat 9 AM – 8 PM, Sun – 1-6 PM Closed….

USGS reports Fifth Earthquake near Elgin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A Fifth Earthquake, centered near Elgin, occurred early Wednesday. According to the USGS, the earthquake registered a 2.4 magnitude, centered near Elgin, SC. The quake occurred at 4:12 this morning (12-29-21). More info: #sctweets https://t.co/K81FzaCWwy https://t.co/9GK2zfJQF3 This is the fifth low-magnitude earthquake reported in the area since Monday. Categories: Local News Tags: Magnitude Earthquake

Free rides home for New Year Eve revelers

Local cab company wants to make sure you get home safe this NYE

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — You might have the best intentions for celebrating New Year’s Eve this Friday but if you or your designated driver are unable to drive safely, you can still get a free ride home. K.W. Beverage and Checker Yellow Cab are partnering to help bring residents home safely. Cabs will be stationed at the locations listed below…