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Gas line break prompts shelter-in-place order on Hardscrabble Rd.

Photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Columbia Fire Dept., Dominion has stopped a gas leak and traffic has been reopened on Hardscrabble Rd. Earlier in the day a spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says residents were asked to shelter-in-place after a gas line break at Hardscrabble Rd. and N. Brickyard Rd. Officials say a construction crew…

Lexington leaders announce Virginia Hylton Park expansion and renovation

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,…

Columbia Police investigating shooting outside apartment complex

A 20-year-old man found outside the complex was injured in the upper body, say police

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a shooting outside an apartment complex. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to North Pointe Estates on Ripplemeyer Avenue after receiving a Shotspotter alert around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.  Police say a 20-year-old man was found outside the complex with an injury to the upper body. On Wednesday police announced the victim…

Home invasion death ruled justifiable homicide

A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says a recent shooting that resulted in a death was determined to be a justifiable homicide. On August 16th, police say Matthew Stanfield of Colorado entered the home of his sister in the Mallard Lakes subdivision.Stanfield was shot and killed during an altercation with his brother in law in a home on Widgeon…

CSX railroad maintenance to close part of South Assembly street this week

Traffic alert: 8/24 at 6 a.m. until 8/25 at 6 p.m 600 block of South Assembly

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If your commute takes you near South Assembly street, you will need to find an alternate route. Columbia Police issued a Traffic alert: As you travel along the 600 block of South Assembly Street this week, be aware of digital signs alerting you to upcoming at CSX railroad maintenance.  According to Columbia Police, crews will temporarily close…

Gas Prices continue downward trend in SC and across Nation

SC drivers are paying an average of $3.46 a gallon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are hitting the road, gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days. Experts say that is the second longest streak since 2005. Here in South Carolina, drivers are paying an average of $3.46 a gallon. The national average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped every single day since soaring to a record high…