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Columbia city councilman sues over Heritage Act

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia city councilman is suing state leaders over the law that keeps controversial statues standing throughout South Carolina. Councilman Howard Duvall and two other plaintiff's are challenging the…

SC distilleries ask for federal aid

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- People that produce liquor in South Carolina are asking congress for economic relief. In a letter to the South Carolina congressional delegation, trade associations representing more than 34 distillers throughout the state urged the lawmakers to provide…

Operation Southern Shield cracks down on speeding

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Police are cracking down on speeding in Lexington and across the state. A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says police are taking part in Operation Southern Shield. It is a statewide initiative to intensify enforcement of posted…

Deputies searching for van in armed robbery

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg are looking for several people they say robbed a convenience store in broad daylight. Investigators say around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon the suspects robbed Quick Mart in Rowesville at…

Drowning victim identified

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Lexington Co. Coroner's Office released the identity of a drowning victim Thursday. Coroner Margaret Fisher says Javion Cannon, 17, of Columbia went into the Congaree River at approximately…

SCDEW extends unemployment benefits

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- People on unemployment in South Carolina will have more time before those benefits expire. The Department of Employment and Workforce announced Wednesday that the state is now eligible to offer an additional six weeks to the extended…

Clemson to start fall classes online

Clemson, SC (WOLO)-- Clemson University will start its fall semester on-line. University President Jim Clements said Wenesday afternoon, "The safety of our Clemson community is paramount. As a result, we will start the semester online and delay in-person classes by…

Judge approves settlement in Santee Cooper lawsuit

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A judge has approved a $520 million settlement in a class action customer lawsuit against Santee Cooper for the increased rates for the failed VC Summer nuclear construction project. The settlement is expected to provide refunds for nearly…

Former SCANA executive to plead guilty

One of the executives at the center of the VC Summer nuclear power plant debacle will plead guilty Thursday in federal court. The US Attorney's office announced former SCANA Executive Vice President Stephen Byrne will plead guilty to conspiracy to…

Districts to receive mobile hot spots

A state agency is helping students across the state gain access to the internet. Wednesday the state Office of Regulatory Staff, the education department and Commission on Higher Education announced they will distribute a minimum of 100,000 mobile hot spots…

Judge temporarily blocks CARES Act funds going to private schools

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- A judge has temporarily blocked Gov. Henry McMaster's decision to use CARES Act funds on private school vouchers. Orangeburg Co. Circuit Court Judge Edgar Dickson granted the block after attorney Skyler Hutto argued that the governor's decision…

DHEC: 1,654 new Coronavirus cases and 39 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Wednesday, announced 1,654 new confirmed cases and one new probable case of the coronavirus  and 39 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total…

Deputies arrest suspect in sex trafficking investigation

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say Daniel Thomas, 19, is charged with sex trafficking, two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Deputies say on…

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