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Lawmakers Call for Independent Study of Santee Cooper’s Value

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate over what to do about the V.C. Summer nuclear failure continues as the retiring president of Santee Cooper sat before senators Wednesday. A big topic of discussion right now is what should happen to the company going forward. As a state entity, the General Assembly has the responsibility of selling Santee Cooper, but before they…

SC State Fair Draws Thousands on Opening Day

COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)- Funnel cake, Ferris wheels and food are just some of the reasons to hit the state fair this week. The South Carolina State Fair welcomed 31,821 guests on opening day, Wednesday, Oct. 11, with a special $1 gate admission. Country artists Brothers Osborne entertained guests in the Pepsi Grandstand, while the fair kicked off the first of 12…

One Man Shot “Multiple Times” in Richland Co. Drive-by

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Richland County deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting in the northeast part of the county. Deputies say around 10:30 Tuesdsay (10/10) night someone fired shots into a home on Summit Terrace Drive. Investigators say one man was shot several times, but they believe the injuries were non-life threatening. If you have any information on this…

Condtion Update for Hospitalized Fort Jackson Soldiers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Officials have updated the conditions of some of the soldiers injured in last Friday’s (10/6) incident at Fort Jackson. A spokesperson for Palmetto Health Richland says two soldiers remain hospitalized, one in serious condition. A spokesperson for Fort Jackson says says two soldiers were killed and six were injured Friday after they were hit by a…

Richland Library to Host New Design Plan Reveal for Edgewood

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland Library is inviting residents to view the new plan for the Edgewood Library on Thursday, October 12  at 4pm.  It will take place at the Cecil Tillis Center off Simpkins Lane. Library officials say residents can see how their input helped shape the renovation and reconfiguration of the 7,000 square-foot building, located at 2101 Oak Street, as well…

Hospital Officials Update Soldiers’ Condition

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– An update tonight on the condition of some of the soldiers injured in last friday’s incident at Fort Jackson. A spokesperson for Palmetto Health Richland says two soldiers remain hospitalized, one in serious condition. A spokesperson for Fort Jackson says says two soldiers were killed and six were injured Friday after they were hit by a military…