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Local News

South Carolina unemployment rises slightly, but experts say labor market remains strong

Local News

Road closures, flooded cars cause problems for Orangeburg businesses

While many businesses within the county faced physical damage to their stores, others have suffered financial setbacks, even if their buildings remained untouched.
Helene

'A ghost town' | Blowing Rock expected to lose out on critical tourism due to Helene

Caleb Thorpe said he knows the lack of traffic is hard on his hometown, but he said at least the town only has to wait for visitors instead of having to rebuild.
Local News

Hurricane and strike disrupt goods transport, could raise prices in Carolinas

The aftermath of Helene has severely disrupted supply chains across the Carolinas, and now economists are concerned that a new challenge may worsen the situation.
Economy

I-40 won't reopen any time soon between NC and TN, NCDOT says

Historic flooding in East Tennessee and North Carolina swept away a part of I-40 East near the state line on Friday.
Economy

Local jobs focus as Saluda leaders unveil $2.5 million Commerce Park upgrade plan

Saluda’s $2.5 million ‘Road to the Future’ project aims to keep local workers local.
Economy

Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates, potentially dropping by up to 0.5%, experts say

The Federal Reserve is meeting this week to potentially cut down federal interest rates.
Economy

Federal reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years

The Fed has been raising interest rates to catch up with inflation, but will cuts help borrowers?
Economy

Irmo adopts new traffic ordinance for increased studies

The Town of Irmo now requires more frequent traffic studies by lowering the threshold for development impact, aiming to better manage future growth.
Economy

Charlotte no longer ranks last for economic mobility, study finds. Here's what's behind the improvement

A new study shows ten years of work is paying off for the Queen City.
News

Retailers now charging upwards of 35% interest on credit cards

Macy's just sent customers a letter alerting them its APR is jumping to 34.49%.
Personal Finance

How many hours do South Carolinians have to work to afford rent? New numbers show increase

New numbers from the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s 'Out of Reach' Report rank South Carolina 30th most expensive in 'housing wage.'

The arts center in Orangeburg kicks off the holiday season with the annual Art of Christmas Festival

Backseat passenger dies days after Sumter County crash into tree and fence

Local Forecast

Lexington County volunteers build survival sheds to house Hurricane Helene victims

Columbia's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Columbia, South Carolina | WLTX.com

South Carolina unemployment rises slightly, but experts say labor market remains strong

Road closures, flooded cars cause problems for Orangeburg businesses

'A ghost town' | Blowing Rock expected to lose out on critical tourism due to Helene

Hurricane and strike disrupt goods transport, could raise prices in Carolinas

I-40 won't reopen any time soon between NC and TN, NCDOT says

Local jobs focus as Saluda leaders unveil $2.5 million Commerce Park upgrade plan

Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates, potentially dropping by up to 0.5%, experts say

Federal reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years

Irmo adopts new traffic ordinance for increased studies

Charlotte no longer ranks last for economic mobility, study finds. Here's what's behind the improvement

Retailers now charging upwards of 35% interest on credit cards

How many hours do South Carolinians have to work to afford rent? New numbers show increase

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