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SCE&G Customers Break Record for Energy Use During Cold Snap

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) customers set a new record high for energy usage. According to the company, customers used more than 103,700 megawatt hours (MWH) of electricity on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. The previous record…

ABC Columbia-Red Cross Blood Drive Set for January 9

[gtxvideo vid='UgpDcILA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UgpDcILA.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia/Red Cross Blood Drive Set for January 9'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย You can help give the gift of life by joining ABC Columbia for our annual New Years Blood drive. We are partnering with the Red Dross…

SC Attorney General Hosts Human Trafficking Coalition Meeting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is hosting a Southeast Human Trafficking Coalition meeting. Advocates from eight states are taking part. โ€œHuman trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world and South Carolina sits right between two…

Friday Closings Due to Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are a list of school and government closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Schools: Bamberg School District Two will remain closed,ย Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg…

Highway Patrol Warns Drivers to Look Out for Black Ice

[gtxvideo vid='W91L9U5t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W91L9U5t.jpg' vtitle='Icy Roads'] SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- SCDOT has been hard at work clearing state roads of ice and snow but some roadways still have leftover water on them that could pose safety hazards for drivers. Attorney Shayla…

School Closings for Friday due to Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are a list of school closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Bamberg School District Two will remain closed,ย Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg Consolidated School District…

City of Columbia Tips to Protect Pipes in Frigid Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As the freezing temperatures grip Columbia , City of Columbia Water officials would like to remind water customers to take precautions to protect pipes. Here are some tips: Leave your faucets dripping to keep water moving through…

SC Governor Activates National Guard for Winter Weather Recovery

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has activated the SC National Guard for winter weather recovery. The Guard will focus efforts on the 1-95 Corridor. According to Governor Henry McMaster,ย "There are South Carolinians in need right now, and…

Snowboarding on a Snow Day

The Snowfall hasn't caused a head ache for everyone, some are even welcoming the mounds of white stuff here in South Carolina.

Charleston Working to Dig Out from Snow

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The American Red Cross says more than 120 people were in its three shelters along the South Carolina coast after a winter storm moved up the East Coast. The agency said in a news release Thursday…

UPDATE: Weather Delays and Closings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The following locations have announced schedule changes in the aftermath of winter weather and frigid temperatures: Schools and Government Bamberg County state government offices: Open at 1 p.m. Thursday Bamberg School District 1, 2: CLOSED Thursday…

Cold Weather Reminder: Protect Your Pipes

[gtxvideo vid='23M7FEkx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/23M7FEkx.jpg' vtitle='Cold Weather Reminder: Protect Your Pipes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With prolonged lows especially overnight you need to keep your home in mind as the weather can be a danger for your pipes. Here are a few…

New Year Baby delivered on interstate after police chase

[gtxvideo vid='962WVPT8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/962WVPT8.jpg' vtitle='New Year Baby delivered on interstate after police chas'] CHARLESTON, SC - Many babies were born in the first hour or two of 2018 but there was one in the low country who entered the world early…

Dominion Energy, SCANA Announce Merger

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--In a joint news release Wednesday morning Dominion Energy of Richmond, VA and SCANA announced a merger with a $1,000 immediate cash payment to the average South Carolina Electric &…

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