Author: Rob Dew

Lexington 2 superintendent resigns

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington School District Two is in the market for a new superintendent. Wednesday evening the district’s board of trustees announced the resignation of Dr. Nicholas Wade. Dr. Wade says he is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities. It’s been a short stay, he only joined the district in 2020. Barry Bolen will serve as interim superintendent starting…

Senator Tim Scott meets with Paris Hilton

Washington, D.C. (WOLO)–US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott had a famous visitor Tuesday. Reality television star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton stopped by the senate to discuss ways to better serve America’s youth and to continue her ongoing advocacy against child abuse. @SenatorTimScott @SenatorTimScott @SenatorTimScott     Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics, State

Storms down trees, damage homes

Photo: Alex Tejada Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)–Though Friday’s storm moved through the Midlands rather quickly, not everyone escaped unscathed. In Irmo, firefighters tell us a massive oak tree crashed into a home on Ramer Mill Court. Fire fighters say there were people in the home at the time but no one was injured. The red cross is assisting the family. A…

Lawsuit: Man loses hearing after roach crawls into his ear at SC hotel

Photo (AP) Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)–An Ohio man is suing a Myrtle Beach hotel after he says a roach crawled in his ear and caused hearing loss. In the suit, attorneys say while the man was asleep, the roach crawled in his ear and caused him severe pain. They’re claiming the resort was negligent by not warning him about roaches,…

Destanni Henderson taken 20th overall in WNBA draft

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– From NCAA Champion to WNBA draft pick. Destanni Henderson now knows where she will begin her professional basketball career. Monday evening “Henny” was selected 20th over-all by the Indiana Fever. According to the university, she is the Gamecocks’ ninth pick of the Dawn Staley era and the 13th selection in program history.   Categories: Local News, News,…

Firefighters respond to 2-alarm apartment fire

Photo: CFD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Nearly 50 firefighters responded to a two alarm fire this evening at a Midlands apartment complex. A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to Columbia Garden Apartments on Plowden Rd. around 7:40 Friday evening. Officials say 15 people were displaced. So far there have not been any reports of injuries. The cause…