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USPS hosting Job Fairs in the Midlands for various positions

Post Offices in Camden, Kershaw, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Batesburg and West Columbia are hosting job fairs
Crysty Vaughan,

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The United States Postal Service is looking to hire new team members in the Midlands. According to the Postal Service, Post Offices in Camden, Kershaw, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Batesburg and West Columbia are hosting job fairs to fill immediate openings for the positions of Rural Carrier Associates (RCA), Assistant Rural Carriers (ARC), and City Carrier Assistants (CCA) Postal Support Employee (PSE) and Laborer…

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Planned Parenthood holding ‘Show up for Abortion Justice rally’ at State House

The rally it taking place as a Senate Medical Affairs Committee holds a hearing on a proposed abortion bill
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happening outside the State House Wednesday, Planned Parenthood holding a rally for what they’re calling  ‘Abortion Justice’. The rally is taking place on the State House steps, as a Senate Medical Affairs Committee holds a hearing on a proposed abortion bill, in the Gressette Building. Planned Parenthood is suing South Carolina over the Fetal Heartbeat law, which…
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Murdaugh Attorney Harpootlian files motion, says defense not given access to evidence

Rob Dew, Lindsey Goodwin,

Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C.(WOLO)–Former attorney Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer, Dick Harpootlian, spoke out Wednesday morning about a recent motion in the double-murder case. The motion is asking a court to order the state to comply with their obligations under court rules and case law and furnish discovery materials in the case. Murdaugh was indicted for the murders of his wife…
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City of Columbia Public Works Holding Open Interviews

City of Columbia’s Public Works hosting open interviews
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab the resumes. The City of Columbia’s Public Works is hiring. According to City officials, the following positions are open: Solid Waste (Maintenance Assistants) Forestry & Beautification (Crew Leaders and Tree Trimmers) Street Division (Equipment Operators and Truck Drivers (CDL required) Animal Services (Kennel Workers) WHAT: Visit Public Works every Wednesday from 9am to 11am for open interviews….

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Consumer news: Gas prices could fall below $3.00 a gallon by end of year

Analysts say many states could see gas prices fall below $3.00 per gallon
CNN,

CNN– The cost of filling up at the pump has gone down daily for two-months and it appears that trend will continue. AAA reports the national average for a gallon of gas, as of Tuesday, is just under $3.95 per gallon. That’s noticeably less than the record high of $5.02 from mid-June. Some analysts say many states could see gas…

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President Joe Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act

Includes biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change
ABC News,

ABC NEWS–President Joe Biden, on Tuesday, signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change. ABC’s has a breakdown of the $740 Billion Inflation Reduction Act.   Categories: National News Tags: inflation, President Joe Biden

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Main St. business deemed public nuisance, shut down by police

Rob Dew,

Image: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is shutting down a downtown business after it was deemed a public nuisance. According to a department spokesperson, Main’s Best, a convenience store on Main St. was closed permanently on Monday. Describing the store as a “drain on public resources”, police say since January of 2o21, officers have responded to more…