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Chamber Recognizes ‘Best Places to Work’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce honored the ‘2018 Best Places to Work, this week. The annual awards banquet took place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Friday. Chamber leaders say South Carolina is the most business-friendly state to work in. This was the 13th annual ‘Best Places to Work’ event. Categories: Local News, News

Orangeburg Co. Deputies are investigating a suspicious death

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Investigators are looking into a suspicious death that happened Friday afternoon. Just after 1 p.m. a caller reported seeing an individual on the ground in a driveway near the junction of Joe Jeffords Highway and Pineland Street, Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators arrived and find a male lying beside on overturned moped in the driveway,…

Downed Power lines close traffic on 378 in town of Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC ( WOLO)- Power lines are down across all lanes of US-378 near the intersection of West Main Street, according to Lexington Police. All traffic lanes were closed early Saturday morning. The SC Highway patrol and SCE&G crews are assisting. Police say the roadway should reopen around Noon. https://t.co/M2WIfSMw5e Categories: Local News, News

Grabbing Back to School Items in the Midlands, What’s Hot

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is a big weekend at the stores for shoppers, as the State’s tax-free weekend continues. It runs through Sunday and means discounts on certain items, including those back to school supplies. Our Angela Rogers breaks down the back to school buy, including the hottest items on kids back to school list. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News, Richland…

Tips for Tax Free Shopping from Dept. of Consumer Affairs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you ready to bag a bargain during the tax free weekend, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has some tips for shoppers. According to the SCDCA: – Make a list and stick to it. Review the Department of Revenue’s (SCDOR) website for a list of items that are tax exempt as well as ones that are…

Almond milk recalled for having milk in it

(WOLO) – Almond milk is being recalled for the possible presence of actual milk. More than 145,000 half-gallon cartons of almond milk are being recalled. The recall affects half-gallon Vanilla Almond Breeze cartons with a use-by date of September 2nd. People who are allergic can have a potentially serious reaction if they consume it. Categories: Local News, National News, News…

New parking ordinance has Irmo residents split on the issue

  IRMO, S.C. (WOLO)– A new city ordinance is making it harder for people to park at their own home. Many citizens say they are outraged the city is telling them where they can and cannot park; while others are saying this could not have happened soon enough. “I think it’s really bull-crap to be honest,” Kayla Billingsley said, an Irmo resident. …

Burglary suspect armed and wearing full armor, Lexington Sheriff says

John Wayne McFatter Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A North man faces multiple charges in connection with a burglary and an encounter with a man inside an Edmund Highway residence. 27-year-old John Wayne McFatter has been charged with assault and battery, burglary, petit larceny, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and wearing body armor during a burglary, according to arrest…