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City Of Columbia Offices closed in Observance of Labor Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you have business with city government, you will have to wait until after the labor Day holiday. The City of Columbia says in observance of Labor Day, the City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018. All garbage and recycle routes will remain on schedule. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may…

Busy Labor Day Travel Holiday, Gas Prices Down

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s a busy weekend on the roads for the Labor Day holiday. AAA estimates nearly 5 hundred thousand South Carolinians are travelling for Labor Day. Most travellers hit the road Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. If you are filling up at the pump, good news, Gas prices in South Carolina are among the lowest at $2.53 a gallon…

Interstate lane closures suspended for Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Transportation officials say they will not close any lanes on South Carolina interstates unless there is an emergency over the Labor Day weekend. The Department of Transportation says it expects heavy traffic between holiday travelers and folks going to the home football openers for Clemson and South Carolina. The DOT suspended any construction project that would…

Camper reported missing from Santee located safe says Sheriff

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)–A camper reported missing from Santee has been located in good condition, according to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. Ravenell, in a release, says the camper was missing from Santee State Park. “We are extremely pleased this lady has been returned to her family after having spent a night in a large wooded area near Lake Marion,” the sheriff said….

Traditional Chain Stores post positive sales, shoppers are spending say experts

NEW YORK (AP) _ The store isn’t dead for Home Depot, Kohl’s, Best Buy or Target. Many traditional chains have posted strong sales, both online and at stores, as people are in a mood to spend. What’s driving it? A booming economy and companies’ own efforts to try to Amazon-proof their businesses. That means making their stores more pleasant, updating…

Richland Library Closed for Labor Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you plan on doing a little reading over the holiday, keep in mind that the Richland Library will be closed. According to a release, all Richland Library locations will close Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3 for Labor Day. Officials say you will still be able to access the library’s resources and information online. If…