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Camper reported missing from Santee located safe says Sheriff

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)–A camper reported missing from Santee has been located in good condition, according to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. Ravenell, in a release, says the camper was missing from Santee State Park. “We are extremely pleased this lady has been returned to her family after having spent a night in a large wooded area near Lake Marion,” the sheriff said….

Traditional Chain Stores post positive sales, shoppers are spending say experts

NEW YORK (AP) _ The store isn’t dead for Home Depot, Kohl’s, Best Buy or Target. Many traditional chains have posted strong sales, both online and at stores, as people are in a mood to spend. What’s driving it? A booming economy and companies’ own efforts to try to Amazon-proof their businesses. That means making their stores more pleasant, updating…

Richland Library Closed for Labor Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you plan on doing a little reading over the holiday, keep in mind that the Richland Library will be closed. According to a release, all Richland Library locations will close Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3 for Labor Day. Officials say you will still be able to access the library’s resources and information online. If…

Riverbanks Zoo open on Labor day, see the new Rockhopper Penguins

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Looking for something to do on Labor Day? You can check out the new Rockhopper Penguins at Riverbanks Zoo. Friday was the first day the penguin families have been released back into their exhibit. The 2 male Rockhopper Penguin chicks hatched in mid-June and have been out of the exhibit for 2 months growing their waterproof feathers,…

Home sales fall, Americans Signed fewer contracts to buy homes in July

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Fewer Americans signed contracts in July to buy homes in July compared to the previous month, as real estate sales are slipping even though economic growth is solid. The National Association of Realtors says that its pending home sales index fell 0.7 percent last month to 106.2. During the past year, contract signings have tumbled 2.3 percent…