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Siren Test Today at Lake Murray Dam
CAYCE, SOUTH CAROLINA- South Carolina Electric and Gas will conduct an annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens today at noon. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. In the unlikely event of a failure of the Lake Murray Dam, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division would notify area residents to evacuate through news media channels and with the…
Boil Water Advisory
The City of West Columbia will cut off water service on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, from 9 AM to 5 PM for all water customers in the following areas:
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of West Columbia will cut off water service on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, from 9 AM to 5 PM for all water customers in the following areas: 2804 & 2808 Wilton Road All addresses on the 2500 Block of Rainbow Drive All addresses on the 400 and 500 Blocks of Beverly Drive All addresses…
Jury Set to Begin Deliberations in Roof Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -Tuesday in Charleston, jurors are set to begin deliberations in the sentencing phase of the Dylann Roof Trial. The jurors will decide the death penalty or life in prison without parole. On Monday, Prosecutors rested their case against the convicted Charleston church shooter. Roof, who acted as his own attorney, did not call any witnesses. Categories:…
Clemson Claims Second Football National Championship
TAMPA, Fla. (CAC) — Deshaun Watson’s touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow with one second left sealed one of the greatest National Championship battles in history, with Clemson winning its second crown ever after a 35-31 defeat of No. 1 Alabama. It was the first win in program history over the nation’s top-ranked team, and Clemson’s first national title since 1981….
ABC Columbia – Red Cross Blood Drive
The winter months are typically slow, in terms of blood donations.
Legislative Session Starts Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 2017 Legislative session starts Tuesday at the South Carolina State House. Lawmakers return with a number of items on the proposed legislation list, including road repair funding and the state budget. Also Tuesday at the State House, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers is expected to propose a bill aimed at allowing patients suffering from debilitating medical…
New Bridges Open after Flood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – State transportation officials say three new bridges have opened in Richland County to replace three that were damaged by the deadly floods of October 2015. Officials say the three bridges opened Monday on S.C. Highway 48, or Bluff Road, over Black Swamp, Cedar Creek and Dry Branch. Categories: Local News, News, State
Tiger, Tide Fans Predict Title Game in Tampa
Everyone has an opinion for who will win Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship rematch between Clemson and Alabama. ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie caught up with fans of both the Tigers and Crimson Tide in Tampa before kickoff and lets you know who they think will stand on top of the sport at Raymond James Stadium. Click…
State Superintendent Seeks to Replace Aging Public School Buses
Looks to General Assembly to Fund Upgrades
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- With the legislative session set to begin soon,State Superintendent Molly Spearman is making sure child safety is a top priority. “Under no circumstances, will we ever operate a vehicle that we feel is unsafe for student transportation,” said Spearman. According to Superintendent Spearman, nearly half of South Carolina’s public school buses are over 15 years old. She…
