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Judge Rules SCE&G Lawsuit Can Go Forward

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  A state judge has ruled the class-action lawsuits against SCE&G in the wake of the abandonment of construction on two nuclear reactors at the VC Summer nuclear facility can go forward. SCE&G argued that the court did not have jurisdiction to rule on the lawsuits. Circuit court judge John Hayes dismissed that notion. The attorney representing the…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

A Classic returns to the Fair Grounds

The Craftsman's Classic returns for a weekend of crafty crafts
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– The 35th Craftsman’s Classic opened Friday morning, and run through Sunday afternoon.  Over 100 craftsman from more than 25 states descend on the Fair Grounds for the annual festival that have been voted a “100 Best” show in Sunshine Artist Magazine. According to organizers, visitors can find contemporary, traditional, functional, whimsical and decorative treatments of pottery, fine…
Local News, News

“Coffee with a Cop” in Lexington

Crysty Vaughan,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Get ready to grab coffee with a cop. Friday, the Lexington Police Department will host “Coffee with a Cop” at the Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe restaurant.  According to a release, Chief Terrence Green, along with officers, Chaplains, and Volunteers In Police Services (V.I.P.S.) members will be on hand to answer questions, discuss issues or concerns, provide information…
National News, News

Texas teen arrested with rifle, ammo near high school

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          ROWLETT, Texas (AP) – A Dallas-area teenager is being held on $2 million bond after a police officer encountered him sitting in his car outside of a high school sporting event with a rifle and 100 rounds of ammunition. Rowlett police arrested 17-year-old Diego Horta on Tuesday night on drug and weapons charges. Officer Cruz…
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SC Flu Deaths Continue

ABC Columbia Staff,

More than a dozen additional people died from the flu here in South Carolina bringing the total deaths statewide to 167. Click here to find out why health officials say there are some signs of improvement.

Lexington, Local News, News

Severe weather causes damage to Pelion home

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(Photo: @countyoflex)           Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County first responders were dispatched to an incident in the 200 block of Minnie Fallaw Rd. in Pelion. Severe weather and damaging winds caused damage to a mobile home. The roof of the structure was blown away. Two people were in the home at the time of the…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Governor Continues Call for More Resource Officers, Superintendent Pledges to Start Training to Spot Disturbed Students

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster held a school safety program where agency officials, lawmakers, and educators all met to discuss solutions for ending school violence. Governor Henry McMaster is no longer calling for teachers to be armed in schools. Instead, he is sticking to the recommendation he proposed in his state budget, saying every school in every district needs a…
Local News, News, Richland, State

RCSD Deputies Caught Getting Their Groove On

Caught on camera! Some Richland County Deputies are seen doing something unusual when doing a routine property check.
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  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Andrew Gayeskie never thought he would be one of those ‘viral sensations’ people would be talking about.    “Just messing around. I’m pretty terrible at dancing if you haven’t noticed,” Gayeskie joked. Gayeskie is going on to his second year as a deputy with Richland County’s Sheriff’s Department and said he wanted the change of pace.   Now, the entire…