Early voting increasing ahead of Midterm election
More voters are heading to the polls early in this year’s Midterm elections.
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SCE&G customers were lied to, should be refunded for Nuclear Project according to a former consultant
Consultant Engineer Gary Jones says SCE&G misled the Office of Regulatory staff and Public service commission since 2015.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A former consultant for the V.C. Summer Nuclear project says SCE&G customers were lied to and should get their money back. The failed 9 billion dollar project is still causing ratepayers heartache. Gary Jones is a consulting engineer and he is the only witness they have been able to get to Friday out of their 11 person…
FBI Top ten wanted suspect spotted in SC
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (WOLO)–The FBI has confirmed one of its most wanted fugitives was recently seen in South Carolina. Investigators say Greg Carlson is wanted for armed sexual assault in Los Angeles. According to authorities, two years ago the FBI received a confirmed sighting of Carlson in the Mt. Pleasant area. Agents say he was driving a late model white…
Gamecocks add 12th game on Dec. 1
The Gamecocks and the University of Akron have agreed to play a football game on Dec. 1, 2018 at noon in Williams-Brice Stadium.
Australian man jailed for persuading wife to kill herself
An Australian preacher was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison for persuading her to kill herself to collect life insurance.
Lexington County hosts 2018 Veterans Day parade this weekend
The 2018 Veterans Day parade will start Sunday, November 4th at 3 p.m. in downtown Lexington to honor our veterans.
City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to learn more about your transportation options in the City of Columbia, you can attend an event this November. The Community Development Department announced it will host a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” ‘ Organizers say the quarterly conversation will address different issues regarding Equal…
Richland Co. man arrested on child pornography charges
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say 41-year-old David Vanalstyne is charged with four counts of exploitation of a minor.
Former Solicitor’s Office Communications Director pleads guilty in federal court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A former public employee could face up to 20 years in prison after a pleading guilty in court. Nicole Holland, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in federal court Thursday (11/1). Holland is the former Communications Director for the Former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson, who also faces federal charges. Holland used the Solicitors…
Sumter police arrest 3, search for fourth suspect in pawn shop armed robbery
The Sumter County Police Department arrested three men and are looking for a fourth suspect for robbing a pawn shop.
