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Unemployment Falls

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The number of people filing initial unemployment claims has fallen to a three-month low. That's according to a report released today (Thursday) by The Labor Department.

Emma's (DUI) Law Gains Momentum

As the family of Josiah Jenkins prepares his funeral this week, lawmakers at the state house next week plan to proceed on a bill, they say, could have saved the child's life and will likely save others if signed into law.

HomeWorks Homeless, Needs New Warehouse

HomeWorks of America has three weeks before it has to be completely moved out of a massive warehouse it has called home for ten years. Problem is, there is no place to go. The founder says it's a dire situation and he needs your help now.

Planned Arrests

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tomorrow protesters of the "Truthful Tuesday" movement are planning to get arrested... again. Last Tuesday, eleven protesters were arrested for trying to block the state house garage.

Lott on CPD Takeover: "I would do it"

For the fifth time in his 18 years as sheriff of Richland County, Leon Lott is being asked if he would be willing to take over the embattled Columbia Police Department. Rather than exercise his right to remain silent on the issue, he's speaking out.

Club Bananas Murder

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are searching for suspects after a man was shot and killed outside of a Columbia night club.

MOX Program Future

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- President Barack Obama's 2015 proposed budget would put a hold on South Carolina's Mox Project at The Savannah River Site near Aiken.

Restoring Voter Confidence in Richland County

The upcoming election to fill a town council seat in Blythewood will be a true litmus test. It's an otherwise minor special election, but state officials say the Richland county Elections and Voter Registration office needs to get right if it will ever regain voter confidence.

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