Jobless claims fall for 5th straight week
The labor market has remained strong despite some slowing in other areas of the economy.
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. searching for armed robbery suspect
The incident occurred on September 9 at Lowe’s 7441 Two Notch Road location.
DHEC: Raccoon found in Elgin tests positive for rabies
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed today that a raccoon found in Elgin tested positive for rabies.
Deputies seek answers in three year old murder case
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Newberry County deputies are searching for answers in a three year old murder investigation. Authorities say on September 17, 2019, Sharonda Sims was found shot and killed in…
Agreement negotiated to avoid rail strike
The key parties in the looming rail strike negotiated for more than 20 hours and were able to reach an eleventh hour deal.
U.S. Government updates strategy to fight Covid-19
The White House today is unveiling a plan it calls the Global Covid Response 2.0.
National Household Travel Survey: kids who walk to school more likely to stay active
According to the National Household Travel Survey, children who walk or bike to school are more likely to continue physical activity.
Lexington Co. woman accused of stabbing neighbor.
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO_-- Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department say Brenda Jeffcoat stabbed her neighbor twice in the back Monday night. According to investigators, the victim was at Jeffcoat's home visiting her husband,…
SCAG Alan Wilson: Lexington Man arrested on four charges of sexual exploitation of a minor
The South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Sielicki, 30, from Lexington, S.C., for the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Sheriff: Police shooting justified as car used as weapon
A police officer in South Carolina shot and killed a man who slammed his stolen car into the officer's door as he got out to try to arrest him after a nearly 30-minute chase, a sheriff said.
Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands honor Hispanic Heritage Month
Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands gathered to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and introduced a new tool that helps break down language barriers in order to build relationships between officers and hispanic communities.
CA Attorney General sues Amazon over anti-competitive pricing
The complaint stems from the way Amazon deals with third-party sellers.
Census Bureau reported consumer spending rose in August
The Census Bureau reported retail sales rose unexpectedly by .3% in August.
CPD: Investigators charge woman for stealing Forest Drive car wash equipment
The Columbia Police Department’s Property Crimes investigators arrested Kristen Robinson, 23, on 2nd degree burglary and grand larceny charges
World Health Organization says end of pandemic in sight
The WHO says there were just under 11,000 Covid deaths reported between September 5th and 11th.
President Biden announces EV initiative in Detroit
President Biden announced the approval of the first $900 million for electric vehicle chargers across the country.
US railway companies, unions reach tentative agreement
American railway companies and unions have reached a tentative labor agreement amid the threat of strikes.
DNR restricts certain deer imports from North Carolina
The South Carolina Department of National Resources (DNR) has placed new restrictions on importing deer from North Carolina to the Palmetto state.
16 million people living with cognitive impairment in U.S.
A new study suggests a daily multivitamin may slow the process of cognitive aging in older adults.
Apple IOS 16 update released Monday
Apple's newest IOS update was released on Monday and with that newest upgrade came one very big change to its messaging software.
