Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Coroner Margret has identified the person involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at 9:00 a.m. this morning (4/23) at Pleasant View Dr. and Edmund Highway. According to Fisher, Paul Matthew Becker, 81, of Lexington was pronounced dead at an area hospital a short time after the collision. Mr. Becker, who was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Psychology students at Midlands Tech had the chance to brighten the days of kids going through a tough time. Students in Holly Beard’s Social and Behavioral Science classes donated hundreds of toys to children staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Students we spoke with say it was a rewarding experience. For more information on the Ronald…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Dylann Roof’s sister was in court Monday (4/23) morning. Morgan Roof had her first appearance in a Richland County courtroom on drug and weapons charges. Prosecutors dropped the marijuana charge against Roof but she is still charged with carrying a weapon on school grounds. Roof was arrested at AC Flora High School last month. She was…
Lexington County Deputies arrest a couple accused of trying to use a fake prescription pad to nab nearly a hundred Oxycodone pills.
The cubs born last week to lioness Thabisa are becoming a sensation and you can catch them on a new cub cam at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens.
Camden, SC (WOLO)– While people worshiped in their churches, a man broke into their cars and took multiple items– including cell phones. One of those phones is what led to his arrest. Kershaw County said this is a great reminder to do something very simple, but it keeps the thieves away. Chief Deputy Jack Rushing says when the honest and generous people…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department of Corrections (SCDC) to combat the flow of illegal contraband into the prison system. By waiving these regulations, the department can expedite efforts to recruit and retain correctional officers by enhancing hiring salaries, adjusting existing salaries, removing overtime prohibitions, as…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) It’s time to recycle. Lexington County is helping residents out with an event to recycle electronics and household hazardous waste. It will also include shredding on site free of charge on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at White Knoll High School, located at 5643 Platt Springs Rd., Lexington, SC 29073. According to officials, additionally, any South Carolina…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Police are looking for a car involved in a hit and run Saturday night. Columbia Police say the driver hit a 37-year-old male pedestrian in the 2300 block of Two Notch Road. The victim suffered serious injuries and is at a local hospital. Anyone with information is asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-888-Crime-SC. Categories: Local…
