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Santee Cooper Chairman files lawsuit challenging Governor’s push for removal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Chairman of Santee Cooper is fighting for his job in court. Leighton Lord filed a lawsuit Wednesday (12/14) challenging Governor Henry McMaster’s effort to have him removed. Lord also wrote that the Governor had falsely claimed he withheld important documents and resisted efforts to investigate the VC Summer failure. A spokesperson for the Governor says…

Man Wanted for Stealing More than 1,200 Gallons of Fuel

Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Calhoun Co. investigators are searching for a man they say stole more than 1,200 gallons of diesel fuel. Investigators say it happened around 8:30 the night of December 10th at the Exxon on Caw Caw Highway in St. Matthews. Deputies say two people in a white and orange truck, possibly a U-Haul parked near the rear…

New Manufacturing Facility Coming to SC Creating 500 New Jobs, say Officials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A new manufacturing facility is coming to South Carolina, creating 500 new jobs. The Governor’s office announced Stanley Black & Decker, a tool and storage company, will open the new manufacturing facility in York County.  The new operations are projected to bring $31 million in capital investment and lead to the creation of 500 new jobs, according to officials….

The Latest: Sentencing Delayed in Lawmaker Corruption Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Rep. Rick Quinn Jr. has become the third Republican lawmaker to plead guilty in a Statehouse corruption probe. Prosecutors said Wednesday they will ask for prison time for the 52-year-old former House Majority leader. He faces up to a year behind bars on a misconduct in office charge. Prosecutors dropped charges against his GOP…