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1 killed, 2 others injured in Lexington crash

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —  The Lexington County Coroner,  Margaret Fisher has identified one of the victims killed during an afternoon collision Thursday. Fisher says, 66 year old Donna Lesperance was killed when her car was struck by another vehicle around 12:30PM at the intersection of Fox Branch, Smith Pond and Rawl Roads near Lexington. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Lesperance…

Santee Cooper wants to keep the state owned utility from being sold

Moncks Corner, SC (AP) —The leaders of state-owned utility Santee Cooper have approved a plan to convince lawmakers it should not be sold. The company’s plan to reform will remain private for now. Several other private companies have put forward bids to either buy or manage Santee Cooper. Now, state lawmakers will have to review the bids and determine the…

Orangeburg deputies search for missing Santee woman

Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — Authorities in Orangeburg County need your help finding a Santee woman who went missing Sunday. Authorities say Tina Williamson was last seen November 17-th at her home on Santee drive. If you recognize Williamson, or know she may be please call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC. Categories: Local News, Orangeburg

The body of a man is found in a Sumter parking lot

Sumter, SC (WOLO) —The Sumter County Coroner’s Office was called to Continental Tire earlier today after getting a call about  a dead body found in side a truck parked there. Officials say they have been able to identify the man as 38 year old Mr. Jarrett Bradford, from El Dorado, Arkansas. Authorities contacted a family member who say last spoke…

Jamel Bradley: Bond set at $10,000, ordered to wear GPS monitoring device

The judge also mandated a no-contact order and for Bradley to stay 1,000 yds from the victim

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A former USC basketball player and Richland County deputy charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor appeared in court Thursday afternoon. A Richland County judge set bond for Jamel Bradley, who was arrested Wednesday, at $10,000. Alongside the $10,000 bond, Bradley has to wear a GPS monitoring device and remain 1,000 yards away from…

Angel Trees : How you can help celebrate the Season of Giving

Salvation Army Angel Trees now up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Calling all of Santa’s helpers! You have a chance to help ABC Columbia make a child’s Christmas wish come true. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are up in area locations for the holidays. On the trees, you’ll find the names of children in need and some toys or clothes, that they hope to get for Christmas. Just…

Local Living: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Main Street Lights and more

Some Holiday Happenings in the Midlands this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We have a lot of events going on in the midlands this week. Grab your calendar for Crysty Vaughan’s look at Local Living. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas takes the stage Friday, November 22 at 7:30pm at the Koger Center. The show features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Classics. For ticket information click here http://www.kogercenterforthearts.com/event.php?id=700 Downtown Newberry is getting in the Christmas spirit….

Day of giving for all at Lexington’s 2nd Bountiful Harvest

Thursday was a day of giving in Lexington, as hundreds of people were fed or could take food home at the 'Bountiful Harvest.'

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Thursday was a day of giving in Lexington, as hundreds of people were fed or could take food home at the ‘Bountiful Harvest.’ They could also give back and help people in the community. This year the BI-LO Gives Foundation also donated 300 bags of fresh produce and turkeys, just in time for Thanksgiving. “Maybe you…

Annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report released

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Here’s a reminder for parents working your way down that long Christmas toy list. Thursday The U.S.  Public Interest Research Group,  along with Prisma Health Children’s Hospital released its annual “Trouble in Toyland” report. This report gives parents three key areas to make sure toys they plan on buying their children over the holiday are safe….