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Number of initial unemployment claims down in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Fewer people are filing for unemployment in South Carolina. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, last week 12,194 people filed their initial claim for unemployment insurance in the state. That's down 2,152 from the previous week.…

Flooding on Interstate 26 is diverting traffic in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Flood waters on Interstate 26 has shut down westbound traffic in Lexington County. ๐ŸŽดFLOODING on I-26 WB in Lexington has diverted traffic. Drivers have to exit 115. pic.twitter.com/QMqEghkbAI— Josh Berry (@_joshberry) July 30, 2020 According to…

Pedestrian killed in accident near I-20 & Clemson Rd.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night. The fatal collision happened at Interstate 20 and Clemson Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. According to CPD, the Richland County Coronerโ€™s Officer is assisting…

McMaster opens entertainment venues in latest executive order

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's aimed at slowing the spread in the state. As of Monday, Aug. 3, entertainment like venues can reopen with restrictions. โ€œFestivals,…

2020 SC State Fair will be drive-through experience

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday morning the South Carolina State Fair announced this year's fair will be a drive-through event. Fair General Manager Nancy Smith says on October 20-21st. According to Smith, admission will be free for guests to drive through the…

S.C. Law Enforcement Reform Committee meets for first time

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee met Tuesday for the first time. This is the committee that was formed last month in the wake of local and national protests over the killing…

Video featuring SC Congressman removed from social media

Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--A video featuring a group of doctors making claims related to the coronavirus was removed by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube after going viral online Monday. The video originally published by Breitbart…

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