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Flood Prep
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Emergency officials on stand-by as remnants of Hurricane Sally roll through Midlands

National Weather Service predicts the Midlands will receive 4-6 inches of rain through the night
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As the remnants of Hurricane Sally make their way towards the Midlands, emergency responders are getting ready in case there’s significant flooding.  Over the years, the City of Columbia has seen the effects of heavy rainfall take form on some of their roadways. With a Flash Flood Watch put in place by the National Weather Service,…

Absentee Bill
Local News, State

Gov. McMaster signs COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election.  This comes a day after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to pass the bill.  After debate both sides of the General Assembly passed the COVID-19 Absentee voting bill.  It allows…
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City of Columbia prepares for effects from Tropical Storm Sally

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With Tropical Storm Sally starting to affect the Midlands, emergency officials encourage citizens to prepare for flooded conditions. The National Weather Service predicts that the Midlands could see four to six inches of rain, and has issued a flash flood watch for most of the state. The City of Columbia is putting up barricades so drivers avoid…
Local News, State

DMA Holdings opening new manufacturing and distrbution center in Marion County

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DMA Holdings Inc., an auto parts manufacturer, announced that they are expanding operations in Marion County by constructing a new manufacturing and distribution center, their second facility in the county. DMA plans to invest $3.9 million on the project and create 25 new jobs. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Marion County as we expand…

The Latest Coronavirus Number In Sc
Local News, State

DHEC: 489 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 28 new deaths in SC

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 131,428 with 2,968 confirmed deaths. Officials say the percent positive tests was 13.5%. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please…
Local News, State

ClickFold Plastics to establish operations in Lancaster County

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Custom plastics manufacturer ClickFold Plastics announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County, creating 21 new jobs. ClickFold is investing $1.5 million in this operation. According to officials, the new facility will be located at Bailes Ridge Corporate Park in Indian Land and contains 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The facility is expected to be online…
Local News, News, State

Former ITT students to receive $330 million in debt relief, AG Wilson announces

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a settlement with 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney General Alan Wilson says he secured $8.6 million in debt relief for over 1,000 former ITT Tech students in South Carolina. On the national level, the settlement totals about $330 million for 35,000 borrowers with outstanding balances. According to the Attorney General’s…

Hobby Lobby
Digital Exclusives and Features, News

Christmas comes early for ‘Hobby Lobby’ employees

The employees can expect to see those raises by October first
CNN,

(CNN) — Some Hobby Lobby employees will be getting an early Christmas gift. Monday the arts and crafts store announced its raising its minimum wage to $17 dollars an hour. That’s more than the store’s current pay. The increase takes effect October first. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, News