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Millennials and Money

Getting Older but Not Wiser

The oldest millennials just turned 35 years old. Now firmly in adulthood, “Generation Y” is getting older, but apparently not any wiser when it comes to finance. According to the new report “Millennials and Their Money” the number of millennials thinking about financial goals has decreased by almost a third since 2015. The report also reveals a disassociation between the…

Eating Healthy at the Big Box Food Courts

ABC NEWS — Who doesn’t get hungry when you head out shopping? But how do you choose healthy options at the Big Box Cafes and Food Courts? ABC’S Becky Worley takes a look at how experts say you can opt for some healthier options. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Health

Lexington County Man Accused in Stabbing

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies have arrested a Swansea man in connection with a  Sunday morning stabbing off Gator Road. Deputies say 37 year old Jacob Earl Harley is facing attempted murder charges. Deputies say Harley drove to the victim’s house to fight him, investigators believe Harley then pepper sprayed the man before stabbing him. The man is expected to recover from his…

Gas Prices Jump in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices are up two cents over the last week in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average $1.94 per gallon. According to Gas Buddy, over the last week gas prices have risen across the majority of the country. On the national front drivers are paying an average of $2.27 a gallon….

City of Columbia To Host Flood Recovery Meeting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City is working to help area neighborhoods still reeling from the October 2015 floods. Monday, the City of Columbia Community will host a Disaster Recovery Program Session. The event is for recovery assistance for those impacted by the October 2015 flood. Case managers are on hand to help discuss individual flooding issues and see who may qualify for…

Salvation Army Hosts Clothes for Kids Back to School Event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can help Midlands students get ready for back to school by donating clothes, shoes and supplies.  The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hosting its annual Clothes for Kids back to school event. Clothes for Kids is being held at Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Mall now through Sunday, August 6, during regular mall hours. According to organizers,…

Thousands Forced to Evacuate Outer Banks in NC Due to Huge Power Outage

ABC NEWS–By MORGAN WINSOR —  Thousands of tourists had to evacuate two islands along the hugely popular Outer Banks in North Carolina after a construction company caused a massive power outage.   The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative said in a press release that PCL Construction told the cooperative it had accidentally driven a steel casing into an underground electric transmission cable while…