ABC NEWS– Hurricane Harvey has strengthened to a Category 4 storm, as Texas is bracing for impact later Friday evening. The storm, which has maximum sustained winds of 130 mph with even stronger gusts, is expected to be the worst to hit the state in decades. The last Category 4 storm to hit the U.S. was Charlie in 2004 in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saluda County is going solar. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster was on hand this afternoon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a solar farm. Officials with Pine Gate Renewables say they will power 600 homes a year. The solar farm brings an investment of more than six million dollars and 140 new jobs to Saluda county. Categories: Local…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– CEO and President Lonnie Carter announced he’s leaving after being in the position for 13 years. Santee Cooper is still facing criticism after the construction of the multi-million dollar nuclear reactor plant was shut down. On Friday, its President and CEO Lonnie Carter said he will be retiring after a 35-year long career with the company….
Charleston, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to take the mic? American Idol is coming to ABC Columbia in early 2018 but auditions are already underway. Friday, the American Idol road auditions stopped in Charleston at the Charleston Area Convention Center. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier got an inside sneak peak. There are two ways to audition: online or in person–or both! http://abc.go.com/shows/american-idol/online-auditions …
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is seeking his third term in office.
lonnie carter, santee cooper president and ceo, january 4, 2013 Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The CEO of South Carolina’s state-owned utility is retiring after 35 years on the job. Lonnie Carter announced his decision to step aside at Friday’s board meeting. Carter’s retirement comes in the wake of the abandonment of construction on two nuclear reactors at the VC Summer nuclear…
Governor Henry McMaster signs executive order that may keep state clinics from funds needed to perform abortions.
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – If you are a fan of all things food truck related, you will want to be at the Jamil Temple Saturday for the inaugural Jamil Food Truck Jamboree. The event will include food trucks from all over the area, live music, entertainment and more. Organizers say that entrance to the event is $5 with the flier…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a man connected to multiple vandalism cases in downtown Columbia. Tyler Lloyd is charged with multiple counts of vandalism. Lloyd is accused of throwing rocks at businesses, including ABC Columbia, and vehicles throughout the downtown area breaking several windows. #CPDUpdate: Tyler Loyd has been charged in d'town vandalism cases. Accused of throwing rocks…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A teenager gone missing any may need some medical attention is believed to traveling with a fugitive through North and South Carolina. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 15-year-old Madison Copley was last seen in her Hubbard, Ohio home August 12. Madison is believed to be traveling with 21-year-old Malik Williams. Williams…
