Harvest Hope still working to help Hurricane Florence recovery efforts
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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…
Lexington County hosts 2018 Veterans Day parade this weekend
The 2018 Veterans Day parade will start Sunday, November 4th at 3 p.m. in downtown Lexington to honor our veterans.
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…
Richland Co. man 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.
Former Solicitor’s Office Communications Director pleads guilty in federal court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A former public employee could face up to 20 years in prison after a pleading guilty in court. Nicole Holland, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in federal court Thursday (11/1). Holland is the former Communications Director for the Former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson, who also faces federal charges. Holland used the Solicitors…
Sumter police arrest 3, search for fourth suspect in pawn shop armed robbery
The Sumter County Police Department arrested three men and are looking for a fourth suspect for robbing a pawn shop.
Woman charged with burning her 8 year old sister
A 23 year old woman is arrested after authorities say she burned her 8 year old sister as a form of punishment.
Son of accused Florence shooter hearing cut short
FLORENCE,SC (WOLO)- Seth Hopkins, a man accused of murdering two officers and injuring five others in Florence, had his preliminary hearing on Thursday morning. The 28-year-old faced a judge a day after his father, Fred Hopkins. Both of their hearings were cut short. The preliminary hearings come four weeks after deputies attempted to perform a search warrant on Seth’s home….
Light the Night hopes to illuminate Cancer awareness
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Light the Night is an event that is hosted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with a goal of raising money and awareness about blood cancers that organizers say does not discriminate. According to LLS, they have made some progress by helping patients with support services , lifestyle treatments and Cancer research that is showing promise….
