CNN–If you are planning to fly, experts say the cost of airfare is going up. But there are some ways you can save. Here’s Mary Maloney with some tips in this consumer watch. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: consumer
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The New year means cash for on-line retailers, according to experts, the holiday season was good for on-line sales. But brick and mortar stores saw traffic due to deep discounts. It may not be a good year for stores in 2017 , with more closings expected. This week Macy’s reported falling sales. Macy’s also says it will…
CNN- Consumer News- CVS going High Tech. CVS is expected to announce in store payments from its Mobile App. This will be available in certain markets. The APP payment should go nationwide by the end of the year. Categories: Local News, News Tags: consumer, CVS
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– U.S. Marshals are warning of the latest phone scam. They are warning people that there are scammers, calling “claiming” to be Marshals seeking to collect fines for missed jury duty. The Marshals office wants you to know they do not call anyone to collect money. If you get this call, hang up, and report it. Categories: Local…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Sales Tax Holiday underway. Shoppers can save on the state’s six percent sales tax. Everything from pencils, to computers, to books and back to school supplies. ABC Columbia’s Beth Rousseau reports. During the 17th annual tax free holiday which runs from Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7, South Carolina shoppers are expected to save…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Along with the Sales Tax Holiday in South Carolina you can get some other tax free deals. Shoppers are out and about saving on the state’s six percent sales tax through Sunday, now they can re-fuel at a local restaurant. Chipotle says South Carolinians who eat at Chipotle on this year’s tax-free weekend, August 5 – 7…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Before the kids head back to class, they can head to the South Carolina State Museum as part of a special deal. According to Museum officials: Through August 14, kids under 12 years old receive free general admission to the South Carolina State Museum. Families can spend the last two weeks before school starts in the cool,…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) –General Mills is expanding a flour recall issued over a possible link to an E. coli outbreak after four new illnesses were reported. The recall announced Monday covers several varieties of Gold Medal and Signature Kitchens flour produced on certain dates through February 10. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said flour produced at a General…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A new place to shop, stop and grab a coffee is now open in the Northeast. The Kroger Marketplace at Killian Crossing held a Grand Opening Wednesday off Killian Road. The new 124,500 square foot facility houses groceries, home goods, clothing and other store features. Categories: Local News, News, Richland Tags: Business/Consumer, consumer, Kroger
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A group of local small businesses and environmentalists are rallying against a proposed rate hike. The Energy Coalition launched the “Stop the Blank Check” Project Monday. The Coalition opposes SCE&G’s request for rate hikes for construction of two nuclear plants. An SCE&G spokesman there will always be unexpected costs that come up, but the plants will save…
