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Seasonally adjusted July unemployment increases
(The Center Square) – South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate increased to 3.9%, up from 3.6% in June and a revised rate of 2.8% in July 2023. State officials say the state has “record-breaking numbers” for people in jobs. Additionally, they pointed out the rate remains lower than the national norm of 4.3%. “For the fifth consecutive month, South Carolina continues setting record-breaking numbers as more people are working...
State filmmaker contest helping creators develop projects now accepting applications
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A state-funded project that allows 12 underrepresented creators to develop their film, television, or documentary projects is now accepting applications for the seven-month program. The WIDE ANGLE PROJECT is a film and TV lab sponsored by the SC Film Commission and Trident Technical College. Twelve creators will be chosen for the […]
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. The Communications Workers of America — the union representing the striking employees — said workers walked off the...
A few showers tonight, but dry the rest of the week
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A few showers and storms will be possible from the northwest Midlands to the Columbia metro tonight. Skies will dry out late tonight as temperatures fall down near 70. As high pressure builds across the eastern U.S., humidity will fall below average Tuesday through the...
Scam Alert: Consumers Urged to Protect Information After Potential SSN Breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news outlets are reporting a potential security breach involving billions of social security numbers. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take these steps to protect their personal information:. Check your credit reports. You can obtain your FREE credit reports by...
GoFundMe set up for firefighter injured in Columbia commercial property fire
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A GoFundMe was created for one of the two firefighters injured in the commercial property fire on Saturday. Mario Trejo was severely injured while fighting a 2-alarm fire in Columbia. A GoFundMe was started to help him during his recovery. More than $10,000 has...
Armyworms crawl their way into the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you’re seeing some brown or dry patches in your yard, it might not be from lack of water. Many folks in the area are experiencing an invasion of armyworms in their yards and experts say this is due to high moisture levels from rainfall in the state.
Richland County property reassessment could impact your taxes. Here's what you need to know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Some Richland County residents are concerned they'll be paying more in property taxes soon, after the Assessor's office completed a state-required reassessment of real property values in the state. While property values could have gone up or down for many, notices were only sent out to...
Forest Acres council meeting to finalize plans for park at old Richland mall site
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Forest Acres City Council was presented with a conceptual master plan for the city’s new park on Monday. The new park is set to be built on the former Richland Mall site. Once complete, the six-acre park along Forest Drive will be...
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