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Gas Pipeline to South, Midlands Shut Down

Atlanta, GA., (WOLO, AP)– Harvey’s impact on South Carolina’s gas supply could come sooner than anticipated. Thursday Colonial Pipeline announced its plans to shut down a key line that supplies gas to much of the south due to storm-related refinery damage. That line supplies nearly 40% of the south’s gasoline. That same line ruptured in 2016 causing gas shortages throughout…

Former State Representative Accused of Corruption to Appear in Court

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former SC State Representative Jim Merrill is set to appear in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. Solicitor David Pascoe’s office announced the hearing will be held at the Richland County Courthouse Friday morning. Merrill was suspended from office last December after being accused of using his office for personal gain. ABC Columbia News…

SC DOT Launches Roads Plan on Website

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to see if a road you travel is scheduled to be repaired? The South Carolina Department of Transportation has launched a website for it’s 10 year roads plan. The website will include a list of projects they plan to work on over the course of the next decade. You will be able to follow the progress…

RCSD to Host Gift Card Fundraiser For Houston Area Deputies

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking Midlands residents to lend a hand to Houston area law enforcement through a unique, one-of-a kind fundraiser. The Sheriff and the deputies of Live PD will be collecting store gift-cards on Thursday, August 31st from 6:00am to 6:00pm at Decker Center,  located on 2500 Decker Boulevard. The donated gift cards…