Former SCANA executive pleads guilty for fraud associated with failed VC Summer project
One of the executives at the center of the VC Summer nuclear power plant debacle pleaded guilty in federal court this morning.
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Flags fly at half-staff for fallen Winnsboro officer
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Flags atop the state house were flown at half staff Thursday in honor of a fallen officer. Governor Henry McMaster ordered that flags be flown at half staff…
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…
SC superintendent: Student safety needs to be top priority before state approves reopening plans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several school districts across South Carolina are finalizing plans to reopen the door to learning this fall. However, the state's Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says her team has not approved…
Missing 17yo swimmer found dead in Congaree River
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) - A missing swimmer has been found dead in the Congaree River Wednesday night. The Cayce Department of Public Safety confirmed the news after a three…
3-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself with a gun
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A three-year-old who shot himself with a gun has died from his injuries. The Richland County Sheriff's Office responded to the what witnesses called an accidental shooting at the Brighton Hill Apartments Wednesday at 6 p.m.…
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…
S.C. photographers participate in '10,000 Headshots' initiative
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Hundreds of photographers across the country, including here in South Carolina, made an impact Wednesday through the '10,000 Headshots' photo initiative. This was the largest, single-day initiative that provided thousands…
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…
Recent nursing graduates can receive temporary licenses to help overworked hospitals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some new faces are heading to local hospitals to help out with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the state's Department…
5 UPS employees arrested for stealing guns from incoming packages
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A gun theft ring at a midlands UPS hub was busted last week by Lexington County deputies. The guns were stolen from incoming packages at the shipping company’s hub in West Columbia. Tre’von…
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…
Dorchester County will be site of new Walmart Distribution Center in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Walmart is building a new warehouse in South Carolina. The addition is expected to bring 1,000 jobs to the state. According to a news release from the Governor's office, the $220 million…
DHEC reports high number of Coronavirus deaths at 56, 1,870 new cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced a high number of deaths at 56 and 1,870 new confirmed cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total…
DHEC hosts 80 COVID-19 test sites, Lexington Medical Center hosts free test site Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, there are several mobile testing sites across the Midlands and the state this week. Right now there are 83 mobile testing events…
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…
South Carolina among 22 states without some sort of face-mask ordinance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he will not force South Carolinians to wear masks, but other Governors are choosing to go a different route. Some are enforcing a statewide mask mandate,…
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…
