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1st executive to head to prison in doomed nuclear project

A former utility executive who lied to ratepayers and regulators costing billions of dollars after he found out a pair of nuclear reactors being built in South Carolina were hopelessly behind schedule will soon beย heading to prison for two years.

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…

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