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More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Seeking to expand innovation and boost start-ups in the Upstate, the South Carolina Research Authority has celebrated the opening of its newest office at the Greenville ONE Center last week. Charged with fostering research and innovation among the state’s leading universities in collaboration with existing companies and start-ups, SCRA is...
South Carolina awarded $175M for bridges
(The Center Square) — The federal government is sending $175 million in tax money to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for a bridge rehabilitation project. Department leaders say it is “one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by SCDOT.” The agency will use the money to replace four bridges built in 1968 on Interstate 95 over Lake Marion in Clarendon and Orangeburg counties, a project officials said should, in part, lower maintenance costs. ...
South Carolina DOT converts Murrells Inlet intersection into 4-way stop as part of roundabout project
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW — A Murrells Inlet intersection has temporarily been turned into a four-way stop as South Carolina transportation officials covert it into a roundabout. The construction is taking place at Riverwood Drive and Old Kings Highway, according to the state Department of Transportation. The intersection originally was a two-way stop. The roundabout […]
Planet Fitness to Open New “Judgement Free” Location in West Columbia
West Columbia, SC (June 10) — Local Planet Fitness franchisee, Lev Management, has opened their eighth Midlands location on June 10th at 2410 Augusta Road in West Columbia. Planet Fitness is known for providing a high-quality experience at an exceptional value, where members enjoy a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment. The new facility spans nearly 26,000 square feet and will be open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Suspect wanted in Georgia for trying to kill police officer taken into custody in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A suspect wanted in Cobb County, Georgia, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon by Richland County Sheriff's Department's (RCSD) special response team (SRT) and fugitive task force after a more than two-hour standoff in a north Richland community. Julio Figueroa, 39, initially fled from police after...
Missing in South Carolina: Authorities aiding in search for teen girl not seen in more than a week
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Authorities in South Carolina are assisting in the search for a missing teenage girl. According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, Chloe Grady, 17, was last seen July 8 at her home in Salisbury, North Carolina. The CCSO says she is...
Lexington Police requesting help identifying two individuals who allegedly used counterfeit $100 bills at grocery store
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington Police is requesting help identifying two individuals who are alleged to have used counterfeit $100 bills at Lowes Foods in the Town of Lexington, says police. According to the Lexington Police Department, the individuals allegedly tried to each pass counterfeit $100 bills on June 30, to...
Newest HOTWORX Fitness Studio location celebrates opening on Devine Street
As you drive through the Midlands, you might see multiple locations of HOTWORX Fitness Studios. The City of Columbia welcomed the newest location of the unique fitness studio to Devine Street Wednesday. HOTWORX is a unique fitness experience that combines infrared heat and isometric workouts to help clients achieve maximum...
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