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Millions of more Americans seek unemployment due to coronavirus

This is the fifth week in a row where millions of American workers have filed for unemployment

(CNN) — -For the fifth week in row, millions of American workers applied for unemployment benefits, seeking financial relief as businesses remained closed during the coronavirus crisis. The federal government reports 4.4 million people filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week. U.S. workers have filed 26.5  million initial claims since March 14. About 16% percent of the U.S. Labor…

Orangeburg deputies search for attempted burglary suspects

Home security camera captures footage of entire attempted break-in

Orangeburg,SC ( WOLO)— Orangeburg County investigators are hoping members of the public can help them get more information concerning an attempted  burglary of a Cardova home from Monday. According to authorities, two people were caught on a home doorbell camera as deputies say they attempted to kick in the door to a home around 2PM. In the video you can…

Gov. McMaster leads first meeting of “accelerateSC”, aims to reopen economy soon

Business and community leaders listened to agency heads talk about what's at stake

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) brought together several business, education, and community leaders in Columbia to discuss ways to revitalize the state’s economy. The group “accelerateSC” is focused on finding a quick but safe solution to make up economic losses sustained during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s no secret several industries have had major setbacks due to the coronavirus…