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South Carolina's Jobless Rate Inches Up Slightly

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's jobless rate inched up slightly in January, even as the state's employment continued to rise. The Department of Employment and Workforce said in a news release Monday that the unemployment rate last month was…

Gas Prices Fall in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen three cents per gallon in the past week, according to Gasbuddy. Drivers are paying an average $2.21/g , according to GasBuddy's daily survey. On the national level, drivers are paying…

Report: Staged crashes becoming problem in SC

[gtxvideo vid='5vRrEYUU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5vRrEYUU.jpg' vtitle='Report: Staged crashes becoming problem in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Attorney General's Office says staged crashes are becoming a major problem in South Carolina. The Post and courier reports the fake accidents resulted in 10…

Tickets go on sale for NCAA Women's Tournament

After earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament with its fourth-consecutive SEC Tournament championship last week, South Carolina has an opportunity to host NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games at Colonial Life Arena the weekend of March 16. In anticipation of that possibility, fans may purchase tournament booklets now.

Artist for 'Requiem For Emanuel' Speaks about Paintings

[gtxvideo vid='Mq4ZjNXf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mq4ZjNXf.jpg' vtitle='Artist for Requiem For Emanual Speaks on Paintings'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Nine church members lost their lives to the convicted Charleston Church shooter nearly three years ago. The Artist who put the emotions of the tragedy into…

Children Find Skeletal Remains In Sumter Woods

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Children playing in a wooded area off of Gaines Road found skeletal remains around 6:30 Sunday. They immediately told their parents about their discovery.  The Sumpter Police and…

Pump Track Proposed at Owens Field Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Pump Track has been proposed at Owens Field Park. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is asking for public input. The Parks and Rec Department will host a public meeting on a proposed pump track at Owens…

Richland County Residents can Access Tax Information Online

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Residents in Richland County don't have to travel to the Administration Building for copies of their tax bills and other information. According to Richland County officials, Real estate, vehicle, business and personal property tax information is available online. Residents…

Woman Killed After Wreck in Lexington CO.

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person was killed after rear-ending another vehicle Sunday Morning in Lexington County. The wreck happened at the intersection of  Platt Springs Road and South Lake Drive in the Red Bank area at  6:00am, according to Troopers.…

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