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McMaster Calls for Base Load Review Replacement

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Gov. Henry McMaster says its time for rate payers to stop paying for the abandoned reactors at the VC Summer Nuclear facility. In a letter to lawmakers, Gov. McMaster says…

SC Lottery Officials Meet On Christmas Day Glitch

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lottery officials say they may have to pay out nearly twice in prizes as much as they expected because of a Christmas Day glitch. The South Carolina Education Lottery Commission announced at Tuesday's meeting…

Department of Employment Releases Statement on New Job Numbers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina's unemployment rate in December was up to 4.1 percent according to numbers released by the Department of Workforce. The stateโ€™s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up from Novemberโ€™s rate of 4 percent. According to the Department…

Expect Lane Closures This Week in Malfunction Junction

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The first step to improving Malfunction Junction is underway. Lanes along I-26 and I-126 will be closed this week for preliminary work. Fromย Sunday, through Thursday, Jan. 25, nighttime single…

Average Super Bowl LII ticket going for more than $9,000

[gtxvideo vid='kbxb51SR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kbxb51SR.jpg' vtitle='Average Super Bowl LII ticket going for $9k+'] (WOLO) - Ticket IQ, which tracks Super Bowl ticket prices, says Monday (1/22) morning's cheapest available ticket for Super Bowl LII is $4,370. The group says the average ticket…

Fourth person arrested for neglect, abuse after death of elderly relative

[gtxvideo vid='shC34qZF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/shC34qZF.jpg' vtitle='Fourth person arrested for neglect, abuse after death o'] SALUDA COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A fourth person has been arrested and charged with abuse and neglect that killed an elderly man. Nicole Chewning, 24, now faces charges…

Dominion Energy Wants You to Understand Their Plan to Merge With SCANA

[gtxvideo vid='n0akkqaq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n0akkqaq.jpg' vtitle='Dominion Ads'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Some people have criticized Dominion Energy over there push to explain their proposal but a representative with the company said this all part of an effort to keep ratepayers informed. "We want…

The magical fairies make for a fun romp in the woods

[gtxvideo vid='bPRRFw3c' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bPRRFw3c.jpg' vtitle='Columbia City Ballet'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--For the sixth time in the last forty-one years, the Williams Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream takes the stage at the Koger Center Saturday night. According to Columbia City Ballet William…

Fort Jackson Officials Explain Government Shutdown Impacts

FORT JACKSON, SC (WOLO)- During day two of the Government shutdown, Fort Jackson issued a statement explaining the affects it would have on the military base. Officials with Fort Jackson say government shutdown won't affect it's ability to keep you…

South Carolina School District Sues in Insurance Case

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina school district has sued a North Carolina insurance brokerage, saying it sold the district excessive policies and charged too much. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the Berkeley County School District…

Authorities Find 3 Bodies Inside South Carolina Home

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP)- Authorities are investigating the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a South Carolina home. Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger described the deaths as violent in nature, but provided no further details in a statement…

'State of the City' Set for Tuesday in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State of the City is set for Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced that he will deliver the 2018 State of the…

Top Recruit Zion Williamson Commits to Duke

ESPN,( WOLO)--Spartanburg high school standout Zion Williamson announced his pick Saturday night. Zion is headed to Duke University to play for the Blue Devils. The University of South Carolina and Clemson were among his choices. Williamson thanked both Clemson and…

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