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Millions are Told to Stay Off Roads, Winter Weather
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SC Lawmakers End Session Early Due to Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The winter weather has ended the second week of South Carolina’s legislative session early. Both the House and Senate decided to cancel their Wednesday and Thursday sessions because of snow in central and western South Carolina. A number of committee meetings have also been canceled. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: SC State House
Dominion Energy Presents Merger Proposal In Front Of House Committee, One Condition Could Be Deal Breaker
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Dominion Energy was back at the statehouse Wednesday, mapping out their merger proposal to the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee. The hearing went on for about four hours, but some house committee members are still not convinced merging is a good idea. “Right now, I cannot go forward with any sort of deal that would have…
At Least Five Deaths in South Blamed on Winter Weather
ATLANTA (AP) – At least five deaths are being blamed on cold weather in the South. In central Georgia, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the driver of a Ford Mustang hit an icy spot on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning and lost control, sending the vehicle into a Honda Civic with two men parked on the roadside. Authorities say weather-related…
Richland One to Host Job Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland School District One is looking for new staff. Richland One’s Annual Job Fair will be held Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. It will take place at the Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road. According to a release, vacancies are available for certified (teaching) and classified (non-teaching) positions including teachers, guidance counselors, administrators,…
Light Dusting of Snow in Parts of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – Wednesday mid-morning many in the Midlands began to see a light dusting of snow. In Northwest Richland County the snow could be seen lightly covering roofs and decks. The snow, however, by mid afternoon, was not sticking to roadways or lawns. There are reports of snow in parts of Blythewood, Newberry , Irmo…
City of Columbia Winter Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands is experiencing winter weather, with some areas seeing snow Wednesday. As temperatures drop and roads get slick, it’s important to keep winter safety driving tips in mind. The City of Columbia has shared some safety tips If you encounter an icy street or intersection, turn around; do not attempt to drive through it. Ice may…
Drugs Seized at Richland Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Midlands Gang Task Force seized drugs, stolen weapons, a large amount of ammunition and bullet-proof vests while conducting a search Tuesday. Everything you see here was found in a home on the 21-hundred block of Braham Street yesterday. Deputies arrested Darius Kaitlin, Alexander Robinson, Anthony Robinson and Kenneth Robinson. All four have drug charges, and…
Columbia Strip Club Goes up in Flames
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department battled a blaze at a Midlands Strip Club Wednesday morning. Crews arrived to the Platinum Plus Strip Club located in the 300 block Jacob Road around 5:30am. Fire officials say no once was inside during the fire. Managers of the strip club tell ABC Columbia News that the last person left the building around…
