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House Handles Santee Cooper Future, Passes Bill With Major Changes In Store

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Taking away power from those on the board of Santee Cooper. The House made some important amendments Tuesday deciding the future for ratepayers and the oversight of the state-owned electric company. The House passed a bill taking away the jobs of those in charge of Santee Cooper, hoping to replace them with new blood. The bill states the new…

Elderly Man Dies In Brutal Beating, Deputies Say

LEXINGTON COUNTY (WOLO)- An elderly man has died from injuries he received in an assault on Wesley Court last week, say Lexington County deputies. The man went to get the newspaper early that morning, and his wife later found him badly beaten lying in the road, investigators say. According to officials, the victim had broken ribs along with wounds to his face and head…

UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Special Needs Girl Found Safe

A special needs teenager is missing and her family is fearing the worst.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was more than 24 hours of fear for a Richland County mother whose daughter’s with special needs disappeared leaving behind only a note. Monday night Sherri Lynn Carter Campbell is back home safe and sound. Just before 6-30 Monday night, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they were able to locate the 13 year old in…

Police Chase Ends In a Car Crash

IRMO (WOLO) – A car crashed on 1300 Farming Creek Road following a pursuit by deputies at around 3:30 this morning, say Richland County Officials. Deputies responded to a call of a suspicious person, and came upon a stolen car. The car then took off, and a chase ensued, ending with a car crash. Authorities are still searching for the suspect…

SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break.  The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through April 30.  Here’s a list of events from the South Carolina State Museum: Black Holes The immensity and power of…