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SLED: Barricaded person found dead in Lexington home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – SLED is investigating an incident that involved a barricaded subject in Lexington County. According to SLED officers attempted to negotiate with the subject for over 24 hours, from Saturday afternoon into Sunday afternoon. Once Lexington Police Department’s Emergency Services Team made entry into the residence they found the subject deceased. SLED says it has no information…

One killed, four injured in early morning shooting

Columbia, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say four people were injured and one killed in a shooting at a downtown apartment complex. Investigators say officers arrived shortly after 2am Sunday following a reported shooting at Greene Crossing Apartments on Pulaski St. According to police a 22 year old man, a 20 year old woman, a 19 year old man, and two 16…

Gas Prices soar in SC- Tips to try and save

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the rising prices at the pump in South Carolina, there may be a few things you can do to save some money. We spoke with USC Economics Professor William Hauk who offers some tips. Hauk suggests using a gas app that tracks prices around town. You can also look for customer loyalty programs, Hauk says various…

Teens arrested after bomb threat at movie theatre in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – People were evacuated from the Regal Northlake Village after a bomb threat was made at the theatre on Saturday evening. According to the Lexington Police Department officers searched and cleared the building. Investigators believe the threat to be a hoax after officers spoke to witnesses who say several teenagers were arguing in the lobby when one…

Trump ‘Save America’ rally in Florence

FLORENCE, S.C. (WOLO) – Former President Donald Trump made a visit to Florence on Saturday night. Thousands gathered to hear Trump speak at his ‘Save America’ rally. The former president criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the United States involvement in the conflict between Russian and Ukraine. He told his supporters that it is very possible a World War III…