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$1 Million Powerball Ticket sold in Columbia

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, a Powerball player in Columbia is holding a ticket worth $1 million. Lottery officials say the ticket was purchased from the Two Notch Market at 7501 Two Notch for Saturday night’s drawing. The Columbia ticket matched all five white ball numbers drawn, say Lottery officials.  Had the ticket holder purchased PowerPlay® for an extra…

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Sponsor: SC ban on drivers holding cellphones likely dead

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The sponsor of a bill that would ban drivers in South Carolina from holding cellphones in their hands says it likely won’t pass this year. Legislators in the House voted Wednesday to send the bill back to committee. Opponents questioned if drivers could be sent to jail for not paying a $200 fine and if language…
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Visitors say Columbia a great host for NCAA Tournament

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Capital City was buzzing Sunday night as thousands of fans descended on Colonial Life Arena for the NCAA tournament. Over at Colonial Life Arena the men’s tournament packed the seats and fans were treated to some big court action. And not all the action was on the hardwoods. ABC Columbia hit the streets where visitors are enjoying…
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SC House to consider Santee Cooper sale bill

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House appears to be ready to give quick consideration to a bill to hire experts to seek bids to buy state-owned utility Santee Cooper. A proposal filed Thursday would give experts if hired permission to seek one best and final offer and submit it to the General Assembly. A subcommittee and the full…
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Gas Prices Spike in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are spiking. According to AAA Carolinas, drivers are paying more at the pump than they were this time last year. According to AAA, Columbia’s gas price average is $2.34 and last week drivers were paying $2.28. According to AAA, South Carolina’s $2.33 average is up five cents over the last week and 11 cents over last….