Author: Lindsey Goodwin

Driver identified after fatal collision in Lexington County

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the driver who died after colliding with a Lexington County Fire Service engine on St. Matthew’s road and Pine Tower Circle Wednesday evening. Around 6:10 p.m., 71-year-old Christopher Lykes Sr, of Swansea, was traveling southbound when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck Lexington County Fire Engine 316….

Pawmetto Lifeline hosting Adoption Special event

Adoption Special Saturday, October 30

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Hundreds of furry friends in the Midlands are looking for their forever homes, and you can help. Pawmetto Lifeline and Subaru are holding an adoption event Saturday  at their facility on Bower Parkway. All dogs above 35 pounds, 6 months and older are $100 to adopt. Nearly 200 animals fill the shelter’s kennels, while another 200 sit in…

35 SC counties to receive less state money

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP): The 2020 U.S. Census numbers mean less state funding for 35 of South Carolina’s 46 counties. The Local Government Fund provides money to counties based off their share of the state population. South Carolina grew 10.7% from 2010 to 2020, so only counties that grew faster than that rate will see more money. Those 11 counties are:…