COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Mark your calendar, it’s almost time for the Tax Free Weekend. The SC Department of Revenue has released the dates for the annual sales tax holiday. It will run Friday, August 3- Sunday, August 5. Some of the tax free items are perfect for back to school shopping. They include paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, and book bags….
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- It has been one year since the VC Summer nuclear plant shut down which cost thousands of people their jobs. Some of them are still feeling the impact. “I had to make a lot of sacrifices just to get by,” Laquanta Gaston, former light equipment operator for VC Summer said. Like the more than 5,000 other…
(WOLO) – Legendary host Alex Trebek may be looking to retire from ‘Jeopardy!’ in the next couple of years. Trebek mentioned it during an interview on Fox News. The 78-year-old said there is a 50-50 chance or less that he will return to the game show after his contract expires in 2020. Trebek has been at the helm of ‘Jeopardy!’…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – If you were up very early Tuesday (7/31) morning you may have seen Mars in a new light. Mars came as close to Earth as it has in 15 years. Astronomers say mars will not be this close again until 2035. If you did not see it, experts say Mars will remain visible for the next…
by Wednesday it could be legal for one state to post downloadable 3D guns for their use, but gun control advocates are firing back asking for a stop before the move becomes law.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– SCANA held a special shareholder meeting to vote on whether or not they were going to approve merging with Virginia company Dominion Energy. During the Tuesday meeting, 72 percent of shares approved the merger, but that does not mean it is a done deal. There are a lot of lawsuits at hand, and other groups must to the…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — We have an update to a story we have been following since it broke earlier this evening. Lexington Police say one Lexington road has been reopened just a few hours after it was closed over some concerns the rain was causing in the area. According to Lexington Police, South Church Street was closed between Roberts Street…
Jenkinsville, S.C. (WOLO) – Jenkinsville Water Company has put residents under a boil water advisory. The company says residents on Fish Hook Rd, Eagle Trails Rd and Mickey Rd are urged to boil their water before use. Categories: Local News, News
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for some softball? The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for coed adult kickball league, and the men’s and coed softball leagues. According to the City Parks Department, the registration information includes: Adult Coed Kickball (Competitive and Non Competitive leagues) AGES: 18 and older FEE: $300 per team REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news for drivers looking to fill up at the pump According to AAA, our state has among the cheapest gas prices in the country. In South Carolina, drivers are paying an average of around $2.54 a gallon. The National average $2.84 Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gas Prices
