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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…

Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting. Investigators say just before Midnight Monday, a 23 year old man was shot and killed at Gable Oaks Apartments off Colleton Street. Columbia Police say…

DHEC: 1,445 new Coronavirus cases and 9 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Monday, 1,445 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed…

Gas prices on the rise this week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed to get gas this week, you'll notice prices are on the rise. According to AAA, prices jumped ten cents over last month. Drivers in the Midlands…

Vice President, Second Lady to visit Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Vice President and his wife will be in Columbia Tuesday. According to the White House, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will visit with Governor Henry McMaster and his wife Peggy McMaster Tuesday…

South Carolina reaches record high number of COVID-19 cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina has reached a new record high number of confirmed Coronavirus cases. Sunday, DHEC reported 2,335 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed deaths. State Health officials say this brings the total number of…

DHEC hosting more than 80 Coronavirus mobile sites in SC

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)-- If you need to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting more than 80 mobile testing sites across the State. State Health officials say, as part of ongoing efforts to increase testing in underserved and rural communities,…

Tax free weekend in SC set for August

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend. The state's annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt…

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