file Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)– There are new policies in place at all Fort Jackson gates. A spokesperson for the base says leadership says the new measures are to “safeguard the health and safety of soldiers, families, civilian employees and the local community while preserving the ability to produce the Army’s newest soldiers.” Starting Thursday, security guards will conduct a…
(AP/file) Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Co. deputies say a memorandum from the state supreme court lead to the release of seven inmates from the Lexington Co. Detention Center. Sheriff Jay Koon says more detainees will be released based on the order. The sheriff says it is important for the community to know that each release will be on the basis…
Photo: LPD Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington police say they have arrested a suspect in a violent armed robbery. Investigators say Joseph Drafts, 46 of Greenwood was arrested at his home Wednesday. Police say on March 2nd Drafts gave the victim a ride to Kettle Ct. off of W. Main St. Once there, authorities say he began assaulting the victim while also…
(ABC Columbia/FILE) Wisconsin jury awards $450K in Sandy Hook defamation case. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– According to 5th Circuit Solicitor per directive of Chief Justice Beatty, effective immediately, Richland County General Sessions Court has postponed all jury trials, Transfer Courts, and first and second Appearances until further notice. A spokesperson for the solicitor’s office says the cancellations are in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC announced Monday it is investigating five additional cases of coronavirus bringing the total number in the state to 33. A spokesperson for the agency says four of the new cases are in Kershaw Co. Three of those cases, according to DHEC, are middle-aged individuals who are known contacts to a previously reported case and are currently…
The following school districts in the Midlands will be offering meal programs to those in need while schools are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Fairfield Co. Schools-All Schools Kershaw Co. Schools- Bethune Elementary, Blaney Elementary, Camden High and North Central Middle. Lexington Dist. One- Carolina Springs Middle, Forts Pond Elementary, Gilbert Primary, Oak Grove Elementary (pending approval), Red…
Photo: Sam Campeau Milan, Italy (WOLO)- While people in South Carolina are getting their first taste of the life changes brought on by the spread of coronavirus and the preventative measures that come along with it, some have been learning to live with it for weeks. That is the case for Charleston, SC native Sam Campeau who is living and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the governor’s office, Gov. Henry McMaster will declare a state of emergency throughout the state Friday in response to the coronavirus. The governor will also announce the closure of both Kershaw Co. and Lancaster Co. schools for two weeks. Officials say those are the counties where there is evidence of community spread of the virus….
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Co. officials say the 5000 block of Sunset Blvd. in front of Target has been shut down to traffic due to a natural gas leak. Officials say area businesses have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Lexington police say eastbound traffic is being diverted from Sunset to Mineral Springs, westbound traffic is being diverted from Sunset…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Several Midlands tourist attractions are taking extra precautions as a result of coronavirus. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden says it is increasing the frequency of disinfecting high-touch areas as well as making hand sanitizer more widely available throughout the park and in office areas. Zoo vendors will also no longer handle refillable souvenir cups, rather they will fill…
