The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) along with their 8000 federal workers continue helping communities across the country impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Â Officials with the governor’s office say Gov. Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of SC National Guard Soldiers in response to Hurricane Milton. “Hurricane Helene reminded us of the power of neighbors helping neighbors, and South Carolina is ready to stand with Florida in their time of need,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “The National Guard resources being…
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with Dominion Energy say as of Tuesday it has restored power to nearly 100% of customers impacted by Hurricane Helene. A spokesperson says line workers, tree crews, and volunteers worked to restore electricity to more than 446,000 customers throughout the state. Officials say the work included replacing more than 1,000 transformers, 2,300 poles and 7,000 spans…
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Candidates for the school board with Lexington -Richland School District Five all vying for your vote, came out to Irmo Middle School Tuesday night for a debate held by d-5’s Teacher forum
One airline is forced to apologize to customers after an in flight movie has anything but a smooth landing with some of those on board
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Tuesday afternoon, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining a bi-partisan coalition of 14 attorneys general filing separate lawsuits against social media platform TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws. “TikTok is knowingly addicting children to their platform and monetizing this behavior, all while deceiving parents about the safety of their business model,” said Attorney…
Florence Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Florence Co. say on Monday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-95 near David McLeod Blvd. Authorities say deputies searched the car and found 250 lbs. of marijuana. Investigators say Kevin Li, 25, and Kang Huang, 17, both of New York, NY are both charged with Trafficking Marijuana. Categories: Local News, News, State
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Dept. of Corrections say an inmate died following a fight this morning at Lee Co. Correctional Facility. Investigators say Trenton Black, was taken to an area hospital following an altercation with his cellmate. Officials say he died from his injuries. The cellmate was treated at the prison. A department spokesperson says Black’s…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Investigators say officers responded to Bluff Rd. Tuesday morning after a body was found by workers near the side of the road. The Richland Co. Coroner later identified the deceased as Xavier Jackson, 22. The cause of death was not released. If you have any information that can…
