Upstate driver among 60 competing in next weekend’s Race to the Clouds
A driver from the Upstate is among 60 from around the world taking part in the Race to the Clouds at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb next weekend.
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Lexington 2 parents say school lacks appropriate mental health intervention after child placed in handcuffs
This action stems from a May incident where a 10 year old girl was placed in handcuffs by Springdale police due to "conduct" during dismissal
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — during the Lexington Two school board’s budget meeting, board members heard from parents about concerns involving mental health funding. This stems from a May 12th incident where police were called to help restrain a Springdale Elementary School student, whose mother says has special needs. The school says because of the child’s conduct during dismissal they wanted…
Lexington School District II announces free summer meals for kids
Lexington 2 will begin the "Grab & Go" food program June 21st, 2021
Image: Lexington School District Two Lexington, SC (WOLO) –The summer is right around the corner and that means children will be out of school on break. It also is the beginning of a time when children who are out of school will not have access to the same health meals they would have if school was in session. Lexington School…
Midlands Mugshots- June 16
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Volvo to boost electric vehicle production in South Carolina
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Volvo Cars says the company will invest $118 million into its plant in Ridgeville to build Polestar 3 electric vehicles. The company on Wednesday announced the development involving its affiliate, Polestar Cars. The Ridgefield plant now produces the Volvo S60 luxury sedan for U.S. and export markets. The Polestar 3 is the third vehicle scheduled to…
Coroner: Black man in SC jail likely died of cardiac event
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A coroner says that a mentally ill Black man who died after an encounter with deputies in a South Carolina jail earlier this year likely died of a cardiac event. Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal told reporters that Jamal Sutherland likely died of a fatal dysrhythmia, or an abnormal heart rhythm, after sheriff’s deputies attempted…
Midlands Mugshots- June 15
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Severe weather causes extensive damage to Lake Marion High School
SANTEE, SC (WOLO) – A storm system that blew through Orangeburg County caused significant damage at a high school and technology center. According to the Orangeburg County School District, parts of Lake Marion High School’s roof are peeled off, the canopy used for student drop off is missing, and HVAC systems have been ripped away from the roof. The…
Midlands Mugshots- June 14
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Man found shot to death in Cayce identified
Authorities say the victim was found inside of his car, a suspect remains on the loose
FILE The Lexington County Coroner has released the identity of the man found shot to death in Cayce Monday morning. Margaret Fisher says 42 year old Jose Gonzalez was found dead inside of his care around 3:40am. The Cayce department of public safety say they responded to Groover Circle after reports of shots being fired in that area. According to…
