Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher has identified an individual who died during a single-car crash this afternoon near Swansea. Arbie Dewayne “Wayne” Taylor, 48 was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries. Taylor was the passenger of a vehicle that left the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert, and collided with a tree. He…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – The father accused of killing his 5 children is planning to plead insanity in his upcoming murder trial. Timothy Jones’ attorneys notified prosecutors of their intent for the trial which is set to begin on October 15th. Investigators say Jones killed his five children in 2014, put their bodies in plastic bags and drove around for several…
Samsung Electronics Company teams up with Harvest Hope Foodbank to create a disaster relief site for families dealing with special needs.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A manufacturer in Greenville is growing its existing operations , bringing new jobs to the state. Wednesday the company announced a $2.2 million investment, which is projected to create 20 new jobs over the next five years, according to the Governor’s office. According to a release from the Governor’s office, Koops, Inc. is a full-service systems integrator…
CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO) – Investigators say Breanna Lewis, the mother of the child found dead, has been charged with improper disposal of human remains. Officials say an autopsy of the child has been completed but the results are unavailable. Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks says Lewis is also being charged with falsifying a report. 11-month-old Harlee Lewis’ body was found…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The latest numbers on gas prices in Columbia are higher than this same time last year. Gas Buddy dot com says the cost per gallon has not moved from the $2.62 per gallon mark we saw last week. But prices in Columbia are more than 63 cents higher per gallon than they were in 2017, say experts. The…
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CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO)- (WCCB)–Investigators are awaiting autopsy results following the death of Harlee Lewis whose body was found in a diaper box about a thousand yards from her home Tuesday. The mother, who told investigators that her baby was kidnapped after she was assaulted at her mailbox, has admitted to lying about the attack, say deputies. Lewis’ mother, 19 year…
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)–Kershaw County Deputies say an armed homeowner held down a burglary suspect at gunpoint after the stranger attacked his 11 year old. Deputies say Nathaniel Roberts faces several charges including assault and battery. It happened at 1:30am on Whiting Way when the home security alarm and the child’s screaming woke up the family, say officials. As the parents…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, visited the Columbia Museum of Art on Main Street. Curtis toured the museum to see how the renovations will help give more space for more artists to be celebrated. Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News
