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Department of Employment Releases Statement on New Job Numbers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina’s unemployment rate in December was up to 4.1 percent according to numbers released by the Department of Workforce. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up from November’s rate of 4 percent. According to the Department of Employment and workforce , the number of individuals working across the state decreased by 5,104 people to 2,227,542. “While…

USC Police working public safety incident near hospital

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–USC Police are working what they are calling a public safety incident at Medical Park Road and Harden Street. They are asking people to avoid the area and obey officials. Th Columbia Fire Department announced, in a tweet, that they are assisting. Medical Park Drive closed off while investigating https://t.co/VZ1TJcsEQ9— Rich Wandover (@RichWandover) January 23, 2018 ABC Columbia…

Expect Lane Closures This Week in Malfunction Junction

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The first step to improving Malfunction Junction is underway. Lanes along I-26 and I-126 will be closed this week for preliminary work. From Sunday, through Thursday, Jan. 25, nighttime single lane closures will be in effect for portions of I-126 and I-26 for drilling operations and soil testing associated with the Carolina Crossroads project. The following sections of…