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2 shot during armed robbery in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that sent two victims to the hospital Saturday night. The incident around 11:30p.m. on Feather Run Court in Blythwood. The victims told deputies that they were standing outside when two males exited a dark colored sedan and demanded their valuables. At that time, the two victims were shot. Deputies believe that…

South Carolina man charged after death of nine-month-old baby

Florence, S.C. (WPDE) – Bennett Grayson was charged with homicide by child abuse in the death of a nine-month-old baby. The baby was initially found unresponsive Saturday at a home on Converse Drive in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone. 36-year-old Grayson is being held at the Florence County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing. Deputies said they got a…

South Carolina utility reaches $2B settlement over failed nuclear plants

CAYCE, S.C. (WCIV) — Troubled utility SCANA has reached a $2 billion settlement with the South Carolina customers who sued after they were charged high rates to pay for the company’s failed nuclear construction project. SCANA announced the agreement in a news release Saturday. As part of the settlement, South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. customers will also receive $115 million…

Here’s where to recycle used Turkey Oil in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get rid of that used Turkey oil from all that Thanksgiving frying? Officials remind you to dispose of used cooking oil the right way. Richland County officials say you can bring used cooking oil to a Richland County recycling center. Leftover oil will be collected and recycled to be used for clean biodiesel fuel. Through…

Rivalry Weekend is here: USC and Clemson fans are ready

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s rivalry week in the Palmetto State as Carolina and Clemson fans gear up for the Palmetto Bowl Saturday night. The University of South Carolina kicked things off Monday with a pep rally at the annual Tiger Burn. The tradition dates back more than a century. Clemson fans marked rivalry week with Cocky’s funeral, Friday evening in…