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Do you have an emergency plan? SC EMD hosts Severe Weather week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials kicked off  a Severe Weather preparedness event Monday. The event is part of South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, which runs through Saturday. SCEMD officials say this week is to remind people to take the proper safety precautions during flash floods, severe storms, or tornadoes. Officials also announced a statewide tornado…

Dominion Energy Hosting Q&A session on Merger and Customer bills

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials are set to answer questions about Dominion Energy’s merger with SCE&G and how it will affect customers. Dominion Energy will host a community wide event Monday, in Columbia, to answer questions related to the merger and customer benefits. The meet and greet will take place at the Brookland Conference Center on Sunset Boulevard from 4 to 7…

Police investigating after shooting in Columbia injures one

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Police are investigating a shooting in Columbia. The incident happened around 2p.m. in the 1500 block of Carousel Circle. Witnesses tell police that two male acquaintances were arguing before the shooting occurred. One victims was injured in the upper and lower body. Police have not given an update on the victim’s condition. Police say they’re working on strong leads. Anyone…

South Carolina urges prep for severe weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina emergency officials are getting ready to mark severe weather awareness week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is joining with the National Weather Service starting Sunday to remind people about the dangers of tornadoes and flooding. They are encouraging people to buy weather radios or have other means to get severe weather warnings. Officials…