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Unemployment claims up in SC

(Courtesy: SCDEW/Facebook) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Department first time unemployment claims increased  by more than 500 in the past week. Officials say in the week between October 2nd and October 8th 2,051 people filed for first time unemployment insurance compared with 1,538 during the previous week. According to the agency, a person on unemployment receives $287.58 per week….

SC Air National Guard extending operations at CAE

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– You can expect to see a military presence at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a little while longer. Today a spokesperson for the South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing is extending its stay at the airport due to runway renovations at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. Officials say the temporary residency which began in April will…

$32 million in grant money awarded to victims’ services groups

More than $32 million in grant money is being awarded to victims’ services groups across South Carolina. The grants are being awarded to private non-profit organizations, sheriff’s offices, police departments, solicitor’s offices, and state agencies. Attorney General Alan Wilson says the grant money will help assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking, in their recovery.

Disney raises ticket prices at California park

Ahead of Disney's 100th anniversary celebration next year, the house of mouse has once again raised its ticket prices.

Ahead of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration next year, the house of mouse has once again raised its ticket prices.