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1 more judge must OK 2-year sentence in doomed nuke project

Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh is asking a state judge to approve the sentence his lawyers negotiated with prosecutors so he can head in December to a federal prison in Butner, North Carolina, which includes a large hospital โ€” rather than a state facility.

DHEC urging SC residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from…

Columbia Animal Services offering October Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can bring home a furry friend in October. ย Columbia Animal Services says it is offering an October adoption special now through October 31, 2021. All dog and cat adoption will be $20. All adoptions will include…

Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding

WEST COLUMBIA,ย  SC (WOLO)-- You may need to take an alternate route if walking the Riverwalk. West Columbia officials say the portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the Gervais Street Bridge is temporarily closed to the…

Lexington PD investigating car break-ins at apartment complex

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police say they are investigating a series of car break-ins at Lullwater at Saluda Pointe apartment complex. Police say they responded to numerous vehicles with windows broken and items stolen to include several handguns. Police say…

RSCD: Woman wanted, accused of robbing Red Roof Inn

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Richland County Deputies are searching for a woman accused of robbing a motel in August. Deputies released surveillance video from the Red Roof Inn on Nates road. According to investigators, the…

DHEC: 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 and 74 new deaths Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are the latest Coronavirus case numbers for South Carolina. Friday, SC DHEC reported 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 and 74 new deaths. Since the pandemic began state health officials have reported more than 867,000 cases and…

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