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Tree Trimming Scheduled in parts of the Midlands by SCE&G

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SCE&G says it will begin tree trimming along overhead utility lines. Officials say the purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. According to SCE&G Tree trimming will take place in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Arsenal Hill Neighborhood Community Improvement Cooperative Council Downtown Neighborhood Association Eva P….
Local News, News, Richland

Possible Solutions to Waiting on Trains Downtown, DOT Hosts First Informational Meeting

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  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  It’s the first time the public is able to express concerns with trains holding up traffic on Assembly street. A lot of people were interested in how the city is planning on fixing traffic when trains come through downtown. Many citizens complaining they are stuck on Assembly Street for extremely long periods of time having to wait…
Local News, News, Richland

Columbia Water warns residents of mailing scam

, Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Columbia residents are being urged to be on alert for fraudulent mail to Columbia Water customers. The letter requests that customers call 803-220-0186 to claim a package. The card (pictured) would have arrived in the mail on or around June 5, 2018, say city officials. According to City officials, the company sending this is not associated…
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SC ranked 10th least safest state

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina is among the least safe states in the country according to a survey released recently. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina is the tenth least safe state in the Country. The study was based on factors like, traffic fatalities per miles traveled, murders per capita, and assaults per capita. Vermont was ranked as the safest…
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Train carrying soy beans derails in South Carolina

ABC Columbia Staff,

LANCASTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A train carrying soy beans derailed in Lancaster County Monday (6/5). The Sheriff’s Office says no one was hurt when the train went off the tracks around 3:30. The train left from Kershaw on its way to Chester before it derailed. L & C Railway is investigating. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Local News, News, Sumter

Sumter Co. officials arrest burglary suspect after leaving jacket with his name at the scene

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Jehrode Hodge SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff Officials have arrested a man in connection with larceny and burglary after her allegedly left evidence that clearly identified him at the scene. Officials say on April 21, Jehrode Hodge, 30, went the S&S Muffler Shop in Sumter through an unlocked door. While there he stole speakers and amplifiers from…