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2016 Holiday Open House of ‘Past and Presents’

ABC News– The theme for the 2016 Holiday Open House is “Past and Presents.” Come enjoy light refreshments and holiday music as we get the Lorick Plantation into the holiday spirit. We are looking forward to having this year’s decorations be provided by Pisgah Lutheran Church, Garden Club of Saluda, Coldstream Garden Club, and Newberry Downtown Merchants Association. The Holiday…

South Carolina Economists on 2017 Outlook

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Two South Carolina economic experts are predicting the state will prove to be a strong economic engine for new jobs and larger incomes in the coming year. On Thursday, University of South Carolina economists Doug Woodward and Joseph Van Nessen issued their annual predictions for the state’s economy in 2017. Woodward and Van Nessen say they…

Roof Jurors View Dashcam During Trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Jurors in the Charleston church shooting trial have viewed dashcam video from two police cruisers showing the apprehension of Dylann Roof. Roof was arrested in Shelby, North Carolina, on June 18, 2015, the day after authorities say he killed nine black parishioners during a Bible study at Emanuel AME Church. Roof is charged with 33 federal…

Winter Preparedness Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed the week of December 4 through December 10, 2016, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service along with the agencies that comprise the State Emergency Response Team encourage everyone in South Carolina to prepare for severe winter weather by checking supplies and safety plans now. Tips from…