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Injuries Reported after Bus Hits Sinkhole

Photo Courtesy:@ColumbiaPDSC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  There were reports of injuries after a city bus ran into a sinkhole Tuesday morning. Columbia police say it happened around 11:30 on Lucious Rd. The extent of any injuries was not released. The Highway Patrol is investigating.   Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Owner of Obama Gas Station Charged with Tax Evasion

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The owner of one of the Midlands more uniquely named convenience stores is charged with tax evasion. A spokesperson for the State Department of Revenue says Murad Alhanik, owner of the Obama Gas Station on N. Main St. is charged with four counts of tax evasion. Investigators say between 2013 and 2016 Alhanik avoided paying more than $136,000…

Dominion Energy VP Explains What The Merger With SCANA Means For Customers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- SCE&G customers who have shelled out billions of dollars for a failed nuclear construction project could soon get a payback. Dominion Energy recently announced a merger with SCANA and said refunds are expected to come. Dominion Energy’s Vice President and General Counsel, Carlos Brown, said they think they have a solution for shareholders and customers in the…