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Electric Cooperatives Prepare for Winter Storm

Feb 12, 2014 2:38 AM EST

Area electric cooperatives are bracing for this week’s winter weather.

Local Man Wanted For Burglary And Flooding A Home

Feb 12, 2014 2:06 AM EST

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a man they say flooded a home during a recent burglary.
Investigators say between eight in the morning and three yesterday afternoon, Daniel Peterson broke into a home on Baywater Drive.

Governor on Ice Storm: ‘Brace yourselves’

Feb 11, 2014 10:16 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

From a state of emergency status to highway patrol’s advice to pack food in your car in case you get stranded, the Midlands and the state are preparing to survive round two of wintry weather, focusing this time on the possible impact of ice.

Preparing for an Icy Situation

Feb 11, 2014 9:36 PM EST

Jonathan Oh

As the first round of moisture with snow, sleet, and rain departs from the area, Midlands residents are preparing for a more serious round of winter weather beginning Tuesday night.

SC Commerce: Orian rugs to bring 125 jobs in 2014

Feb 11, 2014 7:00 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A family firm that manufactures machine-woven rugs is expanding in Anderson County and expects to add 125 jobs this year.

Interim Chief Not Candidate for Top Job

Feb 11, 2014 5:16 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

Upon receipt from the Police Chief Search Committee and the City of Columbia’s Human Resources Director, City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced the candidates for the Columbia Police Chief, and Interim/Acting Police Chief Ruben Santiago’s name is nowhere on the list.

Widow sues jail after SC inmate’s suicide

Feb 11, 2014 5:00 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The widow of an inmate who killed himself in the Orangeburg County jail has sued, saying the man’s death could have been prevented.