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Greek Festival opens as a drive-thru due to COVID

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Greek Festival opens as a drive-thru due to COVID

Nation World

US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low

The job market and the broader economy have been slowed in recent weeks by the delta variant.
Nation World

Biden recommends tax hikes for those making more than $400k, tax breaks for middle class

President Joe Biden announced changes to tax policy Thursday that he believes will help the middle class.
Nation World

Biden wants big corporations to pay their 'fair share' of taxes

Speaking Thursday, President Joe Biden said it was time for large American corporations to pay higher taxes, considering billionaires' pandemic wealth increases.
Nation World

Surprise uptick in spending by Americans as delta spread

Online sales soared 5.5% last month, while sales at restaurants and bars were flat from the month before.
Sumter

Sumter approves $4.5M for local projects

With $10M in hand, part of the money will be for EMS, fire and sheriff office for new ambulances, renovations and equipment.
Money

More of your personal data could soon be sent to the IRS under proposed plan

Currently, financial institutions only have to report transactions of $10,000 or more to the IRS and this proposed plan would lower that to $600.
VERIFY

Yes, Biden's proposed legislation would allow IRS to have more information on bank accounts with more than $600

U.S. Representatives from nine states, not including Ohio, sent a letter strongly opposing this proposal to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the IRS Commissioner and others.
Local News

City of Columbia expects to see more business and residential growth

According to the US Census Bureau, Columbia is the 10th fastest growing city in the nation.
Street Squad

University gets award to help farmers starting out

South Carolina State University1890 Research and extension program received a $750,000 grant to assist socially disadvantaged farmers
Money

Another $250-$300 from the government coming to millions of parents soon

The third installment of the advance child tax credit payment is set to hit bank accounts via direct deposit, and through the mail, on Wednesday.
Local News

SC State awarded $750,000 grant to cultivate beginning farmers in SC

SC State's 1890 Research & Extension program will assist disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and veterans with starting their own agriculture business in SC.

Richland One school bus involved in accident on Two Notch Road

Two women killed in Orangeburg County shooting, sheriff says

Local Forecast

Overcast with showers Thursday and into Friday

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

Greek Festival opens as a drive-thru due to COVID

US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low

Biden recommends tax hikes for those making more than $400k, tax breaks for middle class

Biden wants big corporations to pay their 'fair share' of taxes

Surprise uptick in spending by Americans as delta spread

Sumter approves $4.5M for local projects

More of your personal data could soon be sent to the IRS under proposed plan

Yes, Biden's proposed legislation would allow IRS to have more information on bank accounts with more than $600

City of Columbia expects to see more business and residential growth

University gets award to help farmers starting out

Another $250-$300 from the government coming to millions of parents soon

SC State awarded $750,000 grant to cultivate beginning farmers in SC

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