COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Due to the State of Emergency going into effect by Gov. McMaster on Wednesday. Jan. 21, 2026, Attorney General Alan Wilson says the state’s price gouging law is now in effect. Wilson says this is just a precaution, and they’re not seeing any impacts yet, but the y have to be prepared. The price gouging law protects citizens from excessive prices such as food, gas prices,  tree removal during state of emergencies. Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: Alan Wilson, Attorney General Alan Wilson, Gov. Henry McMaster, Governor Henry McMaster, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, State Attorney General Alan Wilson ...read more read less