City of Cayce election results too close to call
On Tuesday, the City of Cayce held a special election to fill its City Council District 1 seat.
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LCSD investigating death at former SC rest area
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…
Former federal grand juror pleads guilty to obstruction of justice
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 deputies find body at a former rest area off I-20 West
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they found a dead body at a former rest area off I-20 West this morning.
Runaway Sumter teen with medical condition found safe
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office officials say a runaway teenage girl with a medical condition has been found safe.
Town of Springdale dedicates park bench, tree in honor of Faye Swetlik
The six-year-old who tragically passed away in February used to play at Felton C Benton Park in Springdale
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…
Local veteran celebrates ‘Ampuversary’ one year after losing leg to an alleged drunk driver
Tuesday, Sept. 22, marks one year since a local veteran lost his leg after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.
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 School District One delays start of in person instruction
Dr. Greg Little " Bringing back everyone at the same time is not the best approach"
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…
South Carolina lieutenant governor returns after COVID-19
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…
Parents tackle man accused of spying on girl in restaurant bathroom
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…
