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South Carolina Senate passes budget changes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate passed changes to the budget which would give a small pay raise to teachers. The budget changes also approve giving hazard pay to state employees…

South Carolina Senate OKs teacher raises, hazard pay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has passed changes to the state budget that would provide a small raise to most teachers and a hazard pay bonus for some lower-paid state workers. Now attention turns to the House,…

DHEC urges reservoir operators to check water levels

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging owners and operators of reservoirs to check their dams and safely lower water levels in preparation for the effects…

Gov. McMaster signs COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election.  This comes a day after the…

ClickFold Plastics to establish operations in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Custom plastics manufacturer ClickFold Plastics announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County, creating 21 new jobs. ClickFold is investing $1.5 million in this operation. According to officials, the new facility will be located at Bailes Ridge…

SC absentee voting bill passed; will go to Governor's desk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow all voters in the fall to cast absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The House started a two-week special session Tuesday by debating…

In person court to resume this month

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Six months after shutting down the state's court system in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina's top jurist now says courts may resume in-person…

Columbia extends mask ordinance

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday afternoon Columbia City Council extended the city's mask ordinance. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on october fourth but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal…

Columbia police investigating two overnight shootings

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating two shootings which they say happened overnight at Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street. Officials say both shootings occurred around 4:30 a.m. Columbia Police say they responded to…

Drive-thru job fair coming to Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC Works Midlands and the State Department of Social Services are joining forces to host a drive-thru job fair on September 16.  Job seekers can head to Harvest Hope Food…

City of Columbia hosting school supply drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Economic Development is partnering with Black Public Relations Society and local businesses to host a school supply drive. The group is asking for donations such as computer supplies and colored…

Gov. McMaster signs bill to aid the deaf

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill which helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing when they are pulled over by the police. The bill allows the DMV to make…

New transitional home opened in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Family Promise and Clayton Homes cut the ribbon on a new transitional home for homeless families in Columbia on Tuesday. The transitional home offers structure, support and training to help families…

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