BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) – New research shows that Hurricane Matthew dealt an almost $20 million hit to the tourism industry on Hilton Head Island. The research was compiled by John Salazar the director of USC-Beaufort’s Lowcountry and Resort Islands Tourism Institute as well as Clemson research economist Rob Carey. Categories: Local News, News, State
CNN- Japanese automaker Toyota said Wednesday it’s recalling another 5.8 million vehicles around the globe because of Takata’s exploding airbags. That brings the total number of vehicles Toyota has called back since the start of the Takata scandal to 23.1 million. he main areas hit by the latest recall are Europe, Japan and China, Toyota said in an email. Hugely…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina legislators have put the brakes on requests to make quick repairs to two beach-front parks ravaged by Hurricane Matthew, saying the state’s tourism agency needs a plan addressing all its parks. A legislative panel this week approved the engineering phase of rebuilding Edisto Beach and Hunting Island parks. The Department of Parks, Recreation and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Some voters this year are attempting to share their experience on social media but if they want to post a voting picture in South Carolina, they may want to think before they post. The state of South Carolina bars voters from allowing their ballots to be seen. This means it is illegal to reproduce a ballot by…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Grace Joyal with this Special Report on Thieves targeting Child Identities. Consumer officials say there have been cases where thieves have used a child’s social security number for as long as a decade, racking up a lengthy and messy credit history, before they even turn 16. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs says identity thieves are more…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– October is breast cancer awareness month. Thursday the State Department of Health and Environmental Control announces they are partnering with the Best Chance Network to provide breast cancer screenings to women who otherwise would not be able to afford them. For more information on how to sign up for a screening call the American Cancer Society at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– For the second time this month, deputies say a Columbia nightclub is the scene of a shooting. Richland County Deputies say at 3am Thursday a man was told he could not enter Club Bliss on Two Notch Road. Investigators say that man then pulled out a gun and began firing at the building, striking a bystander in…
The Richland Library wants to make sure your little ones can enjoy the treats of Halloween without the fear of tricks.
A disaster recovery center will open tomorrow, October 28, in Myrtle Beach to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Horry County center will be open Monday through Saturday until further notice.
The millions of votes that have been cast already in the U.S. presidential election point to an advantage for Hillary Clinton in critical battleground states, as well as signs of strength in traditionally Republican territory.
