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Cold Case: Family, Deputies Search for Answers 21 Years Later

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – In 1996, Olympia resident Jack L. Robinson was brutally killed at the Rosewood boat landing. As the 21st anniversary of his death nears, investigators have made little to no progress in the case. Here’s what they know for certain: the 65-year-old arrived at the boat landing in his car, around 6 p.m. August 17, and…

S.C. Agency Recommends State Regulators Reject SCE&Gs’ Abandonment Plan for V.C. Summer Nuclear Station

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Office of Regulatory Staff is asking South Carolina regulators to reject SCE&Gs’ plan to recover billions of more dollars from customers for the nuclear project it bailed on last week. The agency, responsible for examining utilities, recommends that state regulators dismiss the company’s abandonment plans. Santee Cooper, a state-owned private utility, made the decision last…

Newberry County Police Search For Stolen Dog

Source: Newberry County Sheriffs Office NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities are requesting the community’s assistance in their search for a dog they say was stolen. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says Tybee a blue female Doberman was stolen from her owner July 29 off Long Road in Prosperity. The suspect is unknown. The owner is offering a reward for the…

War of Words Heats Up between President Trump and North Korea

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – US Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Thursday (8/10), President Donald Trump doubled down on his fiery message. President Trump suggested that his earlier warning to North Korea that it would be “met with fire and fury” if it continued to threaten the U.S. “wasn’t tough enough,” and he…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Helps Battle Cancer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the fight against cancer… the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is putting it’s money where it’s mouth is. Thursday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and cancer survivor Deputy Frieda Wyatt presented a check for 65 hundred dollars to South Carolina Oncology Associates. Deputy Wyatt says she wants to make sure those battling cancer in the midlands are not alone….

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Mad V.C. Summer Reactors Can’t Get Done

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham voiced concerns Thursday about the V-C Summer shut down. Senator Graham was in Orangeburg visiting county leaders. Graham says he will work with Governor Henry Mcmaster to get the reactors back on track. Graham says,  like most people I’m mad , you spend all this money and can’t get it done. Categories: Local News,…