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Gas Prices in Columbia dip in January

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you have  plans to full up at the pump this week, good news prices are down. According to GasBuddy, the average price in Columbia is down a nickel from last week. Right now you’ll pay around $2.29 a gallon. The national average is down just a penny at $2.57 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. Gas…

SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiling Executive Budget

Happening Now at the State House- The Governor unveils executive budget

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is releasing his proposed executive budget for the 2020 year. On Monday, Governor McMaster introduced his proposed executive budget for 2020-21 at the State House. McMaster says his budget addresses the $1.8 billion surplus, saying it’s important to reinvest that money in areas that directly benefit taxpayers. Governor McMaster says his budget…

SC Guard, Community rally around Kershaw County school damaged by Tornado

National Weather Service confirms EF 2 Tornado touched down in Kershaw Co and tore through North Central HS

KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)–Monday, it was announced that South Carolina State Guard troops have been called up to help with the tornado aftermath at North Central High School in Kershaw County.  According to officials, the guard members are on the scene helping to protect property. The National Weather Service confirmed a high end EF 2 Tornado touched down in Kershaw county…

NWS confirms tornado touched down in Kershaw Co.

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service has confirmed that a EF-2 tornado hit Kershaw county Saturday night and damaged a high school. The NWS Storm Survey Team has confirmed a high end EF-2 Tornado at North-Central HS in Kershaw County, SC. The estimated winds are around 130 mph. The data is still preliminary as the team will need…