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National Guard Celebrates 381st Birthday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Happy birthday to the National Guard. Wednesday (12/13) afternoon, the South Carolina Guard celebrated the National Guard’s 381st birthday at the South Carolina Military Museum. Major General Robert Livingston was on hand for the official ceremony. The first unit of the National Guard was formed in the colony of Massachusetts way back in 1636. There are…

SCE&G Says Environmentalist Groups Have No Case In VC Summer Fallout

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday held another hearing on SCE&G’s rates at the Public Service Commission, but this time Friends of the Earth and the Sierra Club were going head to head with SCE&G.  Robert Guild was representing the two environmentalist groups and was ready to win his case, but the Public Service Commission did not make a decision. Guild says SCE&G has not…

Rep. Rick Quinn Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Office

Quinn (Photo: MaryAnn Chastain) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Now former representative Rick Quinn pleaded guilty to misconduct in office about a half hour ago. That is punishable by up to 1 year in prison. Charges against Richard Quinn Sr. have been dropped and his consulting firm, Richard Quinn and Associates must pay $300,000 to cover investigation costs. Earlier Wednesday Quinn Jr….

City of Columbia Announces Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

COLUMBIA,  SC  (WOLO)– If you are wondering when to set out your garbage during the Christmas season, the city of Columbia has released its holiday collection schedule. According to City of Columbia officials, the Solid Waste Division will have an adjustable schedule for all recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup. Monday, December 25, 2017 – No collection Tuesday, December 26,…