Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Lexington ‘Smart 911’ system for emergencies available to all residents

The new system allows you to put in information before an emergency so EMS is more than prepared when you need them

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — All Lexington County residents now have access to a new free service that emergency officials say will help save critical time when emergencies arise. Officials say  Smart911 allows you to create a safety profile at www.smart911.com or on the Smart911 App that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and response teams to have in the event of an…

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…

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…