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Economists forecast economic tug-of-war

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina can expect an economic tug-of-war in 2019. That is according to two economists at USC’s Darla Moore School of Business. Doug Woodward and Joseph Von Neesen released their annual economic outlook report Tuesday morning. According to the report, although market fundamentals like jobs, income and consumer spending remain strong, rising interest rates and changes in…

Suspect arrested in interstate shooting

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Aman accused of firing shots from motorcycle into a car on I-26 is in custody. Lexington County deputies say Anthony Fanning was arrested Tuesday morning at his Columbia home. Investigators say he is charged with six counts of attempted murder, discharging a weapon into a vehicle and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. Sheriff Jay Koon…

Need a break from Christmas Shopping? You can hit the Ice Rink

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)—If you are looking for a little break in the middle of Christmas shopping, you can hit the Ice. Columbia’s Holiday on Ice is now located in Columbiana Centre’s mall parking lot. It is open now through Monday, January 21st. The ice skating rink will be located outside of the mall at 155 Columbiana Circle and will operate…

Can you become an angel this weekend? You bet!

Tyler Ryan learns about the Angel Tree and Red Kettle programs with the Salvation Army

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–If the chill in the air and the sales didn’t signal that the Christmas season is here, certainly the iconic red kettles and bells being rung at stores across the Midlands will give you confirmation. The Salvation Army in the Midlands celebrate the Holiday spirit with the time honored tradition, which raises over $346,000 dollars in a few…

Sumter murder suspect arrested on unrelated stalking, assault charge

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — A man wanted in connection with the death of a Sumter man is in custody on unrelated charges. The Sumter County Sheriff’s office tells us Carter Strother was arrested Monday accused of stalking and assault and battery. Last week the Sumter Police Department called Strother a person of interest in connection with the shooting death of…