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$22B mark 6 years in a row of South Carolina tourism growth

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina officials say new data show tourism has been responsible for $22.6 billion, marking six consecutive years of record-breaking growth for the industry in the state. News outlets report that South Carolina’s tourism director, Duane Parrish, announced the latest figures Monday afternoon in Columbia at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel. The $22.6…

Two arrested, one sought in Newberry Co. burglaries

Charles Buckhannon Courtesy NCSO Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Newberry deputies say they have arrested two out of three suspects in a Monday high speed chase. Investigators say Monday afternoon the suspects sped away from a traffic stop in Whitmire. Deputies say the trio was wanted in connection with a string of burglaries. Saleena Peek was arrested Monday. Deputies say donald price…

Man charged with breaking into church, hitting employee

Courtesy:LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Lexington Co. say a man broke in and then hit a woman in the face after she walked in on the crime. Investigators say James Drayton, 24,  is charged with assault and burglary. Deputies say he threw a rock the a glass door at Red Bank United Methodist Church early Monday morning and forced…

City of Columbia hosting ‘Lunch with a Planner’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab a lunch and meet with a city planner.  City of Columbia officials are hosting ” lunch with a planner”, as part of Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s comprehensive plan. Officials say the 12 to 18-month project will result in a plan that the City’s residents citizens and policy makers can use…