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SC economy continues to outperform
New data on 2023 employment growth across the United States has been released. How did our state’s performance compare with the rest of the country? Mike Switzer interviews Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus at the College of Business & Behavioral Science and Alumni Professor of Economics Emeritus, both at Clemson University. He is also the Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center which publishes his Economic Situation Report.
4th of July gas prices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Drivers in the Midlands will have to dig a little deeper heading into the 4th of July holiday. According to Gasbuddy.com, the Midlands average price per gallon is $3.20. That’s up more than 20 from a year ago. If you’re looking for a deal, the...
SCDOT announces detour for Colonial Life Boulevard/I-126 Interchange
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Starting this evening, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary overnight closure of the existing I-126 ramps at Colonial Life Boulevard, says SCDOT. Drivers will be detoured using the Greystone Boulevard/Riverbanks Zoo interchange at I-126. The detour schedule is as follows:. Tuesday, July...
Local Living: Town of Blythewood’s Rockin’ Red, White and Blue Celebration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, the Town of Blythewood is hosting their Rockin’ Red, White and Blue Celebration this week. There will be food, live music and of course, fireworks. The fun begins on Wednesday, July 3, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m....
Weather Warn Days: Dangerous heat returns Thursday, Friday and Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Unfortunately, today's beautiful weather is only a one day offer. Wednesday will get toasty again with highs in the mid 90s and peak heat index values in the upper 90s. Conditions are expected to remain mostly sunny and dry. The 4th of July will be...
Lexington-Richland 5 names director of Adult Education
The Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced that Dr. John McMillan will be the new director of adult education. McMillan, who serves as an assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to his tenure at Dutch Fork, he served as...
USAir Flight 1016 crashed in Charlotte 30 years ago
Today, a memorial for USAir Flight 1016 stands at the new Charlotte Douglas Airport overlook. It honors the people who died on board the flight from Columbia, S.C. to Charlotte on July 2, 1994. Why it matters: "Airplanes don't fly nearly as much into thunderstorms as they used to, as a result of the accident," former Charlotte Douglas International Airport aviation director, Jerry Orr, said in 2004. Flashback: "The plane broke into three parts, and burst into flames," Charlotte Observer writer David Perlmutt wrote in 2004. Capt. Michael R. Greenlee equated the fall to "a rug being pulled out from...
Lamont Paris Praises Redshirt Freshman Arden Conyers
Discover how Gamecocks' head coach Lamont Paris praises redshirt freshman Arden Conyers from Blythewood, SC. Learn about Conyers' growth, the team's top recruits, and their prospects for the upcoming season.
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