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Dominion Energy says post-Helene power restoration complete

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with Dominion Energy say as of Tuesday it has restored power to nearly 100% of customers impacted by Hurricane Helene. A spokesperson says line workers, tree crews, and volunteers worked to restore electricity to more than 446,000 customers throughout the state. Officials say the work included replacing more than 1,000 transformers, 2,300 poles and 7,000 spans…

SC Attorney General sues TikTok

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Tuesday afternoon, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining a bi-partisan coalition of 14 attorneys general filing separate lawsuits against social media platform TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws. “TikTok is knowingly addicting children to their platform and monetizing this behavior, all while deceiving parents about the safety of their business model,” said Attorney…

Traffic stop nets 250 lbs. of marijuana

Florence Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Florence Co. say on Monday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-95 near David McLeod Blvd. Authorities say deputies searched the car and found 250 lbs. of marijuana. Investigators say Kevin Li, 25, and Kang Huang, 17, both of New York, NY are both charged with Trafficking Marijuana. Categories: Local News, News, State

Inmate dies at Midlands prison

Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Dept. of Corrections say an inmate died following a fight this morning at Lee Co. Correctional Facility. Investigators say Trenton Black, was taken to an area hospital following an altercation with his cellmate. Officials say he died from his injuries. The cellmate was treated at the prison. A department spokesperson says Black’s…