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Christmas Trees and Poinsettias arrive at SC Governor’s Mansion

The Governor's Mansion is preparing for Christmas with trees and poinsettias
Crysty Vaughan,

Governor’s Mansion Christmas tree and poinsettias COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion. Monday, Christmas Trees and Poinsettias arrived at the mansion ready to help First Lady Peggy McMaster decorate for the holidays. Price’s Christmas Tree Farm and the Lexington Technology Center’s chapter of Future Farmers of America delivered the…

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Fuel costs likely to drive up South Carolina electric bills

Associated Press,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Electric bills are likely to increase next year for South Carolina customers served by Dominion Energy or two units of Duke Energy. The increases are likely to come after state regulators review how much the power companies spent on coal and natural gas in 2021. South Carolina utilities estimate fuel costs annually, and then settle up…
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Redistricting plans face busy week in South Carolina

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s work to draw new districts after last year’s U.S. Census should get closer to completion this week. On Monday, the state Senate committee handling redistricting will hold a public meeting about its proposed U.S. House maps released last week. Then on Wednesday, the full House returns to the Statehouse to take up their 124…
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Three injured in Black Friday mall shooting

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: ABC11 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) – A police chief says three people were shot and wounded Friday during an apparent fight between two groups at a North Carolina mall crowded with shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving. Authorities said in the late afternoon that one person was detained and there was no further threat to the public. Durham Police Chief…
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Be an Angel: Salvation Army Trees in area malls, locations

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tis the season to be an Angel. You have the chance to make the holidays special for a child in need this year.  You can stop by the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree located at the Columbiana Centre mall, as well as the Walmart on Dutch Fork Road and all Lexington Starbucks locations. On the Angel Trees, you’ll…

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DHEC, City of Columbia hosting free vaccine clinics

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics across the state and a few clinics on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The next clinic will…
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Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign underway

Ringing in the holiday season with the familiar Red Kettles
Crysty Vaughan,

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are headed to do some Holiday shopping, stop by one of the familiar Red Kettles and drop in some change. This week the Salvation Army officially kicked off its annual Red Kettle campaign as part of the holiday season. You can find out ways to donate as well as how and where to volunteer…