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Consumer
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Online shopping prices falling, per new report

In Consumer news, online shoppers are getting a break
Crysty Vaughan,

CNN- In Consumer news, online shoppers are getting a break. E-Commerce prices dropped one-percent in July on a year-over-year basis, according to Adobe. Researchers there also say online prices fell two-percent in July on a month-over-month comparison. Adobe says a lack of consumer confidence, less spending, and overstocked retailers are the likely factors in falling prices. A report due Wednesday…

Trump Raid
National News, Politics

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate raided by FBI agents

The former president said in a statement that federal investigators were there
ABC News,

ABC NEWS-  Now to the investigation of former President Donald Trump. Monday night, news broke of the FBI searching Trump’s Florida residence, Mar-A-Lago. According to the former president, agents, even getting into his safe. ABC’s Jon Karl has the latest.   Categories: National News, Politics Tags: Donald Trump

Quake
Local News

USGS reports 1.64 magnitude earthquake near Boykin, SC

Earthquake occurred 5.9 miles west of Boykin, South Carolina, at 1:59 a.m.
Crysty Vaughan,

Courtesy SC EMD Earthquake near Boykin SC COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the United States Geological Service confirmed a magnitude 1.64 earthquake near Boykin. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred 5.9 miles west of Boykin, South Carolina, at 1:59 a.m. If you felt the earthquake, you are asked to report it here https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60158748/tellus Categories: Local News Tags: Earthquake

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Local News, Orangeburg, Politics, State

Congressman James Clyburn announces $40 million in community funding

Miya Payton,

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–U.S. Congressman Jim Clyburn was in Orangeburg Monday to announce $40 million in funding from the US Dept. of Agriculture for three rural development projects in the county. Congressman Clyburn says around $18 million will go to Claflin University to develop a student activity center in Orangeburg that will include a movie theater for the public. Construction for the…

Unis Boutique
Local News

New Boutique opens in Five Points

Unis Boutique hosts grand opening
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for the newest business in Five Points. Unis Boutique is a homemade jewelry shop that sells a wide variety of affordable clothes and accessories, say officials. Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann was on hand for today’s event, he says it is important to support local…
Local News, News, Sumter

Deputies: Suspect arrested in auto-shop murder

Rob Dew,

Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office say a woman is in custody in connection with an armed robbery turned murder at an auto repair shop. Investigators say on July 19th Priscilla Graves arranged to meet Willie McDuffie at his maintenance shop on Airport Rd. Deputies say she then conspired with another person to rob McDuffie….

School Resource Officers Attend Crisis Intervention Training
Local News

School Resource Officers attend crisis intervention training

Lee Williams,

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department held its annual crisis intervention training for Richland County’s school resource officers. The annual event is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and certified through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, 3-5 million children in the United States have a mental illness.

Local Living
Local News

Local Living: Laser lights and Free Pet Adoptions

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Crysty Vaughan,

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, the Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in…

Gas Prices Jump Again May9
Local News

Prices at the pump down again in the Midlands

drivers are now paying an average of $3.36 a gallon in Columbia
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is some relief for your wallet. Gas prices in Columbia have dropped nearly 14.0 cents per gallon in the last week. According to Gas Buddy, drivers are now paying an average of $3.36 a gallon. Prices in Columbia are nearly 65 cents a gallon lower, than a month ago. The National average stands at $4.01 a gallon….