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Revelers reflect on true meaning of Memorial Day

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —Monday May 27th is one of the hottest days on record thus far and take the day off to spent time with finding ways to cool off. We were caught up with some folks at Lake Murray who were out and about enjoying the Holiday weekend. Those we spoke with say while they’re having a good time…

Sheriff investigating body found near South Carolina road

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) – Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered near a rural road in western South Carolina. The State reports a man’s corpse was found by investigators with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office said the body was located Friday night in a wooded area off…

Hurricane Season is approaching and South Carolina Officials want you to be prepared

by Daris Schneider-Bray

Hurricane Season begins June 1st and South Carolina Officials are using this week to get prepared. Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed May 26 through June 1 as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week. South Carolina Emergency Management Division wants everyone in the state to “Know Your Zone” ahead of any emergency. Do you #KnowYourZone? You can instantly with the SC Emergency Manager…

SC student hospitalized after air conditioner malfunctions on charter bus

by ABC News 4

CHARLESTON,SC (WCIV)- According to a statement from Charleston County School District, one student was taken to the hospital on Friday. EMS was called to the take C.E. Williams Middle School student to the hospital after the air conditioning aboard a charter bus failed. The statement said the students were returning from a class trip to Myrtle Beach. EMS was called…

Memorial Day travel Plans from SCDOT: Lane closures prohibited on Interstates

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you hitting the road this weekend? For the Memorial Day weekend, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced it will prohibit lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work. The SCDOT says these restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.  According to SCDOT officials…