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Newberry deputies: Mt. Bethel Garmany Rd. back open following armed suicidal person incident

Jan 23, 2026 7:28 AM EST

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FILE NEWBERRY CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Newberry County deputies say they resolved a situation with an armed and suicidal person this morning. Deputies say Mt. Bethel Garmany Road between Nancy Road and Petus Lane is back open after negotiations with the suspect. According to investigators, the suicidal suspect is on way to the hospital for evaluation. No injuries have been…

Happy Birthday Rosewood Elementary School

Rosewood Elementary School celebrates 100th birthday

Jan 22, 2026 6:35 PM EST

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Happy birthday to Rosewood Elementary School!

Lexington schools accidentally placed on lockdown

Jan 22, 2026 6:33 PM EST

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Officials with Lexington School District One say two high schools were put on lockdown by mistake Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

ABC COLUMBIA’s 7 Day Forecast

Jan 22, 2026 6:20 PM EST

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Local Living: Friday free admission to the zoo, Saluda Shoals Park camp fire, Bark to the Park

Jan 22, 2026 5:58 PM EST

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Local Living: Events to enjoy!

SCDOT activates statewide response ahead of possible Winter storm

Jan 22, 2026 1:15 PM EST

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The South Carolina Department of Transportation is working in preparation for the possible severe Winter weather coming to South Carolina, say officials.

SC Attorney General says state’s price gouging law in effect

Jan 22, 2026 12:35 PM EST

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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.