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City officials and SCE&G to answer questions about tree trimming at public forum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ever wonder about the tree trimming activities in your neighborhood? The City of Columbia, along with SCE&G will host a public education forum for anyone interested in discusssing the upcoming tree trimming near utility distribution lines. According to City officials, the forum will provide information regarding tree trimming near utility distribution lines scheduled for 2019. Topics covered will…

Forum held on election reform and restoring voter trust

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Electors increasingly question whether their votes matter leaving politicians wondering how to restore public confidence in elections. The Richland Library held a forum on election reform tonight to give residents the chance to talk to panelists about a proposed new voting system and new committee to oversee the redrawing of election lines. Tuesday night’s panel included…

Residents displaced from gas leak at housing complex living hotel to hotel

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of people living hotel to hotel after being forced out of their homes last Friday (Jan.18th). Allen Benedict housing complex is still closed off to residents after two bodies and gas leaks throughout the complex was found. “This the third hotel we’ve been to in three days,” Gregory Chandler, a resident at Allen Benedict said. A group…

Sen. Bernie Sanders visits HBCU Benedict College

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Senator Bernie Sanders visited Benedict College and answered questions from many college students. During his visit, Sanders spoke about many hot button topics, from ending the government shut down, to college affordability. The crowd asked questions regarding what to do about the government shutdown and how to ensure affordable healthcare. The Republican National Committee released a statement…