ABC Columbia (FILE) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the South Carolina of Department of Social Services, EBT card holders experienced issues using their EBT cards due to a third party processor outage impacting programs in multiple states. As of now, DSS says the third party processor reports all systems have been restored and cards issued to clients should be…
(Courtesy: SCEMD) ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) – An earthquake was reported overnight near Elgin by the United States Geological Survey. According to the USGS, there was an earthquake with a 1.3 magnitude centered 3.9 miles east of Elgin. The report shows the tremor occurred during the afternoon on Saturday, August 28. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says geologists studying the…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The town of Lexington is renovating and expanding Virginia Hylton Park. During a groundbreaking ceremony council members shared what the community can expect from the project. The project comes in response to the population growth in Lexington. Mayor Steve MacDougall says the renovation includes a new entrance to the park, more walking trails, new playground equipment,…
A new business in downtown Five Points is getting a lot of attention on social media for its style and creativity.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting on Broad River Road on Saturday, August 20. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched to 3315 Broad River Rd at around 9:30 p.m. Investigators say a man was found laying in the parking unresponsive and appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. He…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An investigation is underway after a Saturday night shooting in Lexington. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department a man was shot during an exchange of gunfire at a home on Wild Bird Lane. Investigators say he was shot in the upper body after an argument. He was taken to the hospital and health…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the individual who died at the scene of a house fire. Investigators say the fire occurred on the 200 block of Bent Tree Circle in Gaston around 4:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 21. According to the coroner, Mr. Sollie Keith Kenta Benjamin, 43, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the…
(Source: Lexington County Police Department) LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -The Lexington Fire Service responded to an house fire early Saturday morning on Hunters Ridge Drive. According to the Lexington Police Department the homeowner was not hurt and was able to get out of the house safely. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Fire, house fire, hunters ridge drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – More students in the Midlands are headed back to class this week which means drivers will be sharing the roads with school busses. The South Carolina Highway Patrol will be out in full force, looking for drivers breaking the law. Trooper David Jones says not only will Troopers be following buses but they will be riding…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – More students in the Midlands will be headed back to class this week which means drivers will be back sharing the roads with school busses. South Carolina Highway Patrol will be out in full force looking for driver breaking the law. Trooper David Jones says not only will Highway Patrol be following buses but troopers will…
