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City leaders considering proposal to extend parking meter hours in Five Points

The new proposal would extend enforcement hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’re heading down to Five Points in a month, you could be paying more money in the meter. The City of Columbia is considering a proposal that would extend enforcement of parking meters for two more hours, stretching from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Some members of the City Council say this idea came…

Local Living: Governor’s Mansion to shine bright in Open House, and Lighting up North Main

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Things will be looking “Merry and Bright” at the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion next week. Governor Henry McMaster and the First Lady will host the annual Christmas Open House on Monday, December 9, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Governor’s Mansion. The event is free and does not require reservations. According to a release, the First…

Don’t fall victim to a phone scam this holiday season, tips for keeping your money safe

The Columbia Police Department is warning people against another round of phone scams.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is warning people against another round of phone scams. As we approach the holidays, it’s important to remember that there are scammers out there who want your money. On Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department reported an attempted scan. A citizen said someone claiming to be a Dominion Energy representative threatened to turn…

Shoppers spent big on Black Friday and Cyber Monday: National Retail Federation

New numbers from National Retail Federation on Thanksgiving weekend spending

WASHINGTON (NRF)– It was a big Black Friday and Cyber Monday, retailers ringing in the sales. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 190 million shoppers spent money and spent a lot if it, from Thanksgiving day to Cyber Monday.  The five day spending is  a record breaker. The NRF reporting a 14-percent increase over spending last year. So how…

Family pleads for safe return of missing Santee woman

Santee, SC (ABC) — 16 days and no signs of Tina Williamson. The niece of the missing Santee woman says she’s holding on to hope for her aunt’s safe return home. Rachel Ellis spoke with the family who says the disappearance is heartbreaking and difficult to process. Categories: Local News, State