COLUMBIA. S.C. (WOLO)- House Speaker Jay Lucas is responding to SCE&G’s proposal to decrease customer rates. In a statement, Lucas writes: “Today’s proposal provides further proof that SCANA has consistently prioritized the company’s profits over protecting its consumers. Ratepayers have demanded a serious approach to the V.C. Summer nuclear facility collapse and the house has succeeded in meeting their demands….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s Tim Scott is among the sponsors of bipartisan legislation to ensure federal agencies and state governments accurately report relevant criminal history to the FBI’s database of prohibited gun buyers. The Republican senator is one of more than half a dozen sponsors of the “Fix NICS Act,” which would penalize federal agencies that fail to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–One Midlands Library is turning the page. On Wednesday, Richland Library St. Andrews unveiled a new chapter, with an improved look. Renovations include more computers, an upgraded children’s section – a designated space for teens, as well as a garden and outdoor space. Library officials say their hope is the space will bring people together. Officials say the…
CNN–Put out that Cigarette. The American Cancer Society is hosting the Great American Smokeout. In this health minute — Mary Moloney explains how the Smokeout aims to help people quit smoking. Categories: Local News, National News, News
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Don’t forget dessert this Thanksgiving. Sweet Temptations Bakery in Columbia has tips on how you can get creative this holiday season. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News, Trending
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–SCE&G incoming President Keller Kissam said the company will offer ratepayers a 3.5% decrease amounting to a $90 million annual total given back to customers. Kissam said while the decrease will have to be approved by regulators, it will roll rates back to where they were in March of 2015. Kissam said the company hopes to have the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Christmas is arriving early in Columbia’s Vista. The annual Vista Lights event kicks off Thursday 11/16 at 5pm off Gervais Street. Visitors to the annual event can enjoy performances, dancing, shopping and of plenty of holiday cheer. Galleries , shops and restaurants will open their doors to showcase seasonal items and treats. The Vista Tree Lighting will…
McCall Farms/Courtesy McCall Farms COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina farm company is expanding operations and will create 150 new jobs. McCall Farms announced Wednesday it will spend $35 million to expand its operations in Effingham in Florence County. McCall Farms produces fresh canned vegetables and fruit. The company has 2,000 acres (809 hectares) in Florence County and another…
The mayor of Columbia will announce an introduction to a city ordinance that would ban certain gun add-on parts, Thursday, a city spokesperson said.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The City of Columbia’s 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will feature remarks by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Benedict College’s first female president. Artis is Benedict’s 14th president and the first woman president in the college’s 147-year history. The annual celebration starts at 4 p.m. at the MLK, Jr. Park and Community Center, at…
