Author: Rob Dew

Sumter deputies search for shooting suspects

Courtesy:SCSO Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting they say happened outside a convenience store on Christimas night. Investigators are working to identify the suspects believed to be involved. Deputies say it happened around 6:30 Tuesday night at El Cheapo on Broad St. across the street from Shaw Air Force Base. investigators say the…

Midlands church holds Christmas Eve outreach program

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A Midlands church made sure people in need had a holiday meal Monday. Monday afternoon St. John Baptist Church held its 21st annual Christmas Eve Outreach Ministry program. More than 300 people living in low income communities and shelters throughout the area took part in the event. St. John began its Christmas Eve outreach in 1997. Categories: Local…

CFD fighting fire near Maxcy Gregg Park

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Just after 10am Friday Columbia firefighters responded to a commercial meeting building on Park Circle near Blossom St. behind Maxcy Gregg park. Crews say part of the building’s roof has collapsed. No word yet on what caused the fire. No injuries have been reported. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Public Service Commission approves merger, reduces rates

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Following months of testimony, the Public Service Commission voted Friday to reduce rates for SCE&G customers by 9.9%  and to approve the proposed merger with Virginia-based utility Dominion Energy. The decision comes as the culmination of the July decision to abandon construction at the VC Summer nuclear facility. Commissioners said they had to follow the Base-Load Review Act…