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Missing Lake Murray Swimmer’s Body Recovered

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  As the sun beat down on the search team, divers took advantage of the weather to try and find the missing swimmer. Witnesses say a 47-year-old African American male jumped off the boat to swim with two other friends on Sunday but never resurfaced. Monday was the second day crews have been out on Lake Murray…

Lexington Main St. resurfacing continues tonight

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Resurfacing on Main St. in Lexington is continuing throughout this week. There will be road closures from the 100 block of Main St. to the 200 block of East Main from 9 pm to 6 am this evening. Work on the road is set to take place until Tuesday and detours are in place. Categories: Lexington,…

Sales tax holiday weekend announced

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Department of Revenue has released the dates for the annual “Sales Tax Holiday” weekend. It will run Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5th. Some of the tax free items are perfect for back to school shopping. Those include paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, and book bags. Computers, clothing, shoes, bed linens, and bath towels are…

Bakari Sellers gives endorsement to Kambrell Garvin for US House of Representatives

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Bakari Sellers returned home to announce his endorsement of Kambrell Garvin. Sellers believes that the vision Garvin has for House District 77 saying, “As a former SC House member and current CNN Political Analyst. I endorse candidates all over the country. This young man is not the future he is the present and I am excited…

Charleston church shooting victims remembered with week-long events

CHARELSTON, SC (WOLO) – It was three years ago Sunday (6/18), that nine church members lost their lives to convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. He opened fire inside Mother Emanuel AME. All this week those nine lives are being remembered as the city of Charleston hosts special events. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News,…

Thief steals multiple cars during test drives, leaves them at other dealerships

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Authorities are searching for a man accused of stealing new cars from dealership lots, driving them to another area and leaving the stolen car at that car dealership and stealing one of its cars. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, in the latest incident, he stole a vehicle from a Sumter dealership and drove…

Town of Lexington Resurfacing Detour on Main Street

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–We have a traffic alert, if you drive Main Street in Downtown Lexington. Resurfacing on parts of the road will take place through Tuesday night. Detours are in place from the 100 block of Main Street to the 200 block of East Main Street. Work will take place Monday night through Tuesday from 9pm to 6am. Categories: Local…

Update: Day Two in the Search for Missing Swimmer on Lake Murray

IRMO, SC (WOLO)–Happening right now on Lake Murray, day two of the search for a possible missing swimmer. Authorities say they responded to the Lake Murray Marina Sunday afternoon for a reported “drowning incident.” Acording to deputies, witnesses said a 47-year old man jumped into the water at the marina and did not resurface. SC DNR is leading the search….

Emanuel AME Anniversary Services- Remembering Nine Lives Lost

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)–It was three years ago that nine church members lost their lives to convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. Roof opened fire inside Mother Emanuel AME Church, forever changing the course of history in South Carolina. The nine lives are being remembered as the City of Charleston and the State of South Carolina are coming together in the…