COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says officials are in the early stages of investigating the death of a man whose body was found at a former rest area off of I-20 between mile markers 48 and 49. Officials say the man’s body was found along the edge of the woods in the rest area. We will provide…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to U.S. attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., 51-year-old Alicia Renee Coleman of Rock Hill pleaded guilty in federal court to obstruction of justice. Officials say Coleman communicated secret federal grand jury information concerning an indictment and upcoming arrests to her her family in June 2018. The information disclosed concerned the case United States v. Hemphill, where…
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they found a dead body at a former rest area off I-20 West this morning.
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office officials say a runaway teenage girl with a medical condition has been found safe.
SPRINGDALE, S.C. (WOLO) — A park in Springdale now has a lasting tribute to a six-year-old girl who tragically lost her life earlier this year. The Springdale Police Department hosted a ceremony Tuesday night in which the community dedicated a bench and planted a tree at Felton C. Benton Park in honor of Faye Swetlik. Authorities say Swetlik was kidnapped…
Hopkins, S.C. (WOLO) — Tuesday, Sept. 22, marks one year since a local veteran lost his leg after being hit by an alleged drunk driver. Cynthia Sims, 63, is suspected of driving drunk, crossing the median and hitting Everette Scott while he was on his motorcycle. “This whole past year has all been a learning experience. But overall, it’s been…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington School District One Board of Trustees have decided to delay the start of Phase Two, which would bring all students back in to the classroom. While Lexington One wanted to have all children return to in person instruction by Monday September 28th, 2020, during a meeting Tuesday night Superintendent Dr. Greg Little said “bringing…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, at the Statehouse in Columbia (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins) Evette came to the South Carolina House chambers on Tuesday, meeting with members, giving hugs telling the story of how she recovered from the virus…
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a group of parents tackled and restrained a registered sex offender accused of spying on a 15-year-old girl in the bathroom of a South Carolina restaurant. Douglas Lane (Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office) Duncan police say 53-year-old Douglas Lane has been charged with voyeurism, as well as possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Douglas Lane (NC…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has made recommendations on how to enjoy Halloween while still being safe this year. With the coronavirus pandemic in mind, the CDC advises against trick or treating, indoor costume parties and haunted houses as they are considered high-risk activities. The CDC recommends alternate activities such as pumpkin carving, outdoor scavenger…
