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Amazon announces plans to hire more than 1,300 for seasonal roles in SC

On Tuesday, Amazon announced plans to hire more than 1,300 people for seasonal roles in South Carolina. Amazon says that in addition to supplying extra income during the holidays, these positions also provide opportunities for pay incentives, benefits, and a path to a longer-term career. This is part of Amazon’s push to hire more than 100,000 employees across the nation for the holiday season. 

Senate candidate Jamie Harrison holds ‘Get out the Vote’ drive in concert

Rapper Common, South Carolina native and radio personality Charlamgne tha god were in town for the event

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic Senate Candidate Jamie Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before hosting a drive-in ‘Get out the Vote Concert at Benedict College. South Carolina native and radio personality Charlemagne tha god emceed the event. Before the concert, we caught up with Harrison and common at Tolliver’s Mane Barber shop on North Main Street. The Democratic Senate…

Columbia police seize more than 150 guns

The move is part of an ongoing effort to prevent violent crime in the city

Image : CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  As part of the Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook’s on-going efforts to cut down on violent gun crimes that take place within the City of Columbia. To curb this,  the Columbia Police Department started a gun seizure effort back in February to get firearms out of the hands of those who are…