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Richland Co. arrest a man accused of exploitation of a minor

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A Richland County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say 41-year-old David Vanalstyne is charged with four counts of exploitation of a minor. Investigators say with the help of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force  they were able to make the arrest. Authorities say Vanalstyne could…

14-year-old arrested for bringing, hiding BB pistol on high school campus

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Lexington Police arrested a 14-year-old student Friday (11/2) after a weapon was found at the teenager’s school. Administrators at River Bluff High School had received several phone calls about the weapon and where it was hidden. A LPD School Resource Officer found the BB pistol in a men’s bathroom on campus at 320 Corley Mill Road….

SCE&G customers were lied to, should be refunded for Nuclear Project according to a former consultant

Consultant Engineer Gary Jones says SCE&G misled the Office of Regulatory staff and Public service commission since 2015.

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A former consultant for the V.C. Summer Nuclear project says SCE&G customers were lied to and should get their money back.  The failed 9 billion dollar project is still causing ratepayers heartache. Gary Jones is a consulting engineer and he is the only witness they have been able to get to Friday out of their 11 person…

City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  If you are looking to learn more about your transportation options in the City of Columbia, you can attend an event this November. The Community Development Department announced it will host a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” ‘ Organizers say the quarterly conversation will address different issues regarding Equal…