Local News

Local News, News

One person injured in Lexington shooting, investigation underway

Miya Payton,

  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…
Local News, News

Lexington County Coroner identifies victim in house fire

Miya Payton,

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…

299494899 436239245209843 3016840964130464819 N
Local News, News

Early morning fire in Lexington

Miya Payton,

(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

Cleartheshelters2022 002
Local News

Clear the Shelters event at Columbia Animal Services

Free adoptions all month long
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters. All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event,…
Local News

City of Columbia to spray for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of Summer

Officials say the spraying usually takes place between midnight and dawn
Crysty Vaughan,

ABC Columbia video image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will continue to spray for mosquitoes for the remainder of the Summer. According to City officials, in an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season. Officials say the…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland

ATM Workers pepper-sprayed during armed robbery

Rob Dew,

Source:Irmo PD Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)–Irmo Police say they are investigating an armed robbery at the ATM of First Citizens Bank on Lake Murray Blvd. Investigators say it happened around 2:30 Friday afternoon. According to police a male and female suspect approached two ATM contract workers and sprayed them with pepper spray before taking several cash-bins. Police say the cash was…
Fairfield, Local News, News

Juveniles arrested in Winnsboro shooting incidents

Rob Dew,

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Fairfield Co. say two juveniles are in custody for recent shooting incidents in the area. Investigators say last night deputies conducted a traffic stop at Smallwood Rd. and Bellfield Rd. Two teens who were wanted by the Winnsboro Police Department were in the car. Deputies say they also found two loaded handguns, multiple magazines,…