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Former SCANA executives face lawsuit over V-C Summer Nuclear plant

Columbia, SC (AP) —Two of SCANA’s former top executives, and SCE&G now known as Dominion Energy have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission of defrauding investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission accuses SCANA Corp., its subsidiary South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G),  along with the utility’s former CEO, Kevin Marsh and Executive Vice President Stephen Byrne of defrauding…

Sheriff: Attempted murder suspects beat victim after argument over a trailer and $30

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Two people in Orangeburg County have been arrested for attempted murder after an attack of a Springfield man. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was punched and beaten with a roofing tool after an argument over a trailer and $30 supposedly owed to one of the suspects. “These individuals had no mercy in…

Black Vote Matters Bus criss crossing SC for Presidential Primary

The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday. The bus has been criss crossing South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary. On Thursday, the Black Voters Matter Fund tour bus stopped in Columbia before heading to an event in Orangeburg. “We’re just here to spread the word…

Local election officials say they are ready for Saturday’s Democratic primary

The State Election Commission says their voting method has been used hundreds of times

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As voters get ready to go to the polls Saturday, election officials say they are confident people won’t have too many hassles when casting their vote in the 2020 Democratic presidential preference primary. ABC Columbia image SC Voters ready for primary   The South Carolina State Election Commission says their voting system have been used more than…

Local Living: Weekend concert Post Malone, Battle at Bull Street and more

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the weekend happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for a concert or even a sporting event, Crysty Vaughan has your weekend events in Local Living. Friday Night, Feb. 28 Dancing with the Stars: Live! the – 2020 tour hits the stage at the Township Auditorium at 8pm.  Saturday: Post Malone extends the Runaway Tour with a stop in Columbia on Saturday, February 29…

Democratic Presidential Candidates hold rallies across SC

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Democratic Presidential candidates are trying to rally voters and get their support for Saturday’s ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary in South Carolina. Several candidates are having events Friday, in the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski is live with the latest on the rallies. At Allen University, Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer will hold a rally Friday at…

Joe Biden makes stops in Columbia ahead of SC Presidential Primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigning across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Vice President Joe Biden made a few final stops in Columbia Friday, ahead of Saturday’s  Democratic Presidential primary. Biden stopped at Toliver’s Mane Event on North Main Street, which is a popular hangout for candidates vying for the presidency. Biden spoke at length on his plans to reform the country’s gun policy. Biden is expected to…

Legendary Budweiser Clydesdale horses to appear at St. Pats in Five Points

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A few special guests will make an appearance in Five Points for the annual St Pats festival this year. A group of ten legendary Clydesdale horses will deliver the opening ceremony, ahead of the St Pats in Five Points parade. The annual festival attracts nearly 40,000 visitors each year, say organizers. Musical acts will include ‘Band of Horses’…