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No mail delivered to former ABC and Mallard residents in over a month, confusion on how to get it

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Residents of Allen Benedict Court have not been getting their mail delivered since being relocated and now residents at Mallard Apartments are facing the same confusion. Former residents of Allen Benedict Court are frustrated with the lack of organization when it comes to getting anything, whether it documents, donations, or even their mail.   “There was a…

City of Columbia offers new affordable housing loan program

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department announced their new affordable housing loan program. Officials say the program will help a greater number of applicants become homeowners by offering a low down payment, and closing cost assistance. The Department is marking more than 45 years of building communities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

$22B mark 6 years in a row of South Carolina tourism growth

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina officials say new data show tourism has been responsible for $22.6 billion, marking six consecutive years of record-breaking growth for the industry in the state. News outlets report that South Carolina’s tourism director, Duane Parrish, announced the latest figures Monday afternoon in Columbia at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel. The $22.6…

Two arrested, one sought in Newberry Co. burglaries

Charles Buckhannon Courtesy NCSO Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Newberry deputies say they have arrested two out of three suspects in a Monday high speed chase. Investigators say Monday afternoon the suspects sped away from a traffic stop in Whitmire. Deputies say the trio was wanted in connection with a string of burglaries. Saleena Peek was arrested Monday. Deputies say donald price…

Man charged with breaking into church, hitting employee

Courtesy:LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Lexington Co. say a man broke in and then hit a woman in the face after she walked in on the crime. Investigators say James Drayton, 24,  is charged with assault and burglary. Deputies say he threw a rock the a glass door at Red Bank United Methodist Church early Monday morning and forced…