Mortgage rates hit lowest level
The standard, 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit its lowest level in 2 years.
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Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is expected to fuel further Fed interest rate cuts this year and next.
Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Helene's storm surge and rain create havoc
Emergency workers in Florida, Georgia and elsewhere rescued hundreds of people from boats, their homes and their cars as Hurricane Helene's winds, rain and storm surge created havoc Friday on the Gulf of Mexico, in coastal neighborhoods and further inland.
South Carolina gets green light to request access to $551 million for broadband expansion
South Carolina, among three other states, had its initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program approved by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
12-year-old student admits to making school threats during hearing
The 12-year-old Carvers Bay Middle School student admitted to making school threats earlier this week during a juvenile detention hearing on Thursday in Georgetown County Family Court.
Power outages mount as Helene moves through the Midlands
As of 4:32 p.m. Friday afternoon Dominion Energy is reporting 278,587 customers without power.
Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power
Hurricane Helene roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 storm in a sparsely populated region of Florida, peeling the siding from buildings, trapping residents in rising floodwaters and knocking out power to millions of customers. At least five people were reported dead.
ABC Columbia returns to local programming after power outage
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Well folks we're all in this together! ABC Columbia was briefly knocked off the air this morning due to a power outage. Power has returned and we are once again in local programming. Thank you for your patience!
Helene, now a tropical storm, moves through the Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Meteorologist Tyler Ryan update conditions throughout the Midlands as Tropical Storm Helene moves through the area.
Richland Co. releases list of roads closed due to flooding
Richland County warns residents of road closures due to flooding
Columbia - Richland Fire urges residents to stay home as Helene inches closer
Hurricane Helene jumps to a category 4 as it gets ready to make landfall and heads towards the Midlands
SCDOT prepares for Hurricane Helene, provides tips should you have to drive
Should you have an issue on any state-maintained roadway, SCDOT encourages anyone to call them directly at 855-467-2368.
Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida's Gulf Coast
Helene strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane hours ahead of its expected landfall on Florida’s northwest coast Thursday night, and forecasters warned that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge in coastal areas and bring dangerous winds and rain across much of the southeastern U.S.
Open seating on Southwest Airlines to remain until 2026
Southwest Airlines’ open seating is staying put for at least another year.
Stamp prices could rise 5x over 3 years
Postage stamps are about to cost even more.
Port workers to strike on Tuesday
Tens of Thousand port workers from Maine to Texas set to go on strike on Tuesday.
Harris is making a 'capitalist' pitch to boost the economy as Trump pushes deeper into populism
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday pledged to build an economy that is both pro-business and helps the middle class as she pushed back against Republican nominee Donald Trump ’s claims that she’s advancing “communist” ideas.
Trump says Ukraine is 'demolished' and dismisses its defense against Russia's invasion
Former President Donald Trump described Ukraine in bleak and mournful terms Wednesday, referring to its people as “dead” and the country itself as “demolished," and further raising questions about how much the former president would be willing if elected again to concede in a negotiation over the country's future.
US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions more
The Biden administration said Wednesday that the U.S. will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles in a military aid package totaling about $375 million; a U.S. official also said billions more in assistance over the coming months would be announced Thursday.
Hurricane Helene closings, delays
Here is a list of the area schools and buildings reporting changes to their schedules due to Hurricane Helene.
