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Man arrested while out on bond

Newberry, SC (WOLO) — a man who was out on bond for an armed robbery that happened last year was arrested again, and it appears he didn’t learn his lesson the first time. He’s been arrested for a similar crime. Newberry County Deputies say Carban Epps was being shown a gun but when it was handed to him Epps said…

Sumter drug deal busted after suspect accidentally texts Deputy

Quinton Jackson and Michael Shannon Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) – Texting the wrong number is bad. Texting a deputy when you think you are texting your drug customer is even worse. On Thursday (3/1), A Sumter County Sheriff’s Deputy received a text from someone asking to sell a quantity of marijuana. An agreement was made that the unknown texter would meet…

How Social Movements Could Impact The Oscars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This weekend, you can watch the biggest night in Hollywood when the Oscars air right here on ABC Columbia. After years of seeing similar types of movies getting nominated and winning Academy Awards, some say it could be a new age for the Oscars. “I think they’ve changed the rules so that the membership of the academy is…

A Classic returns to the Fair Grounds

The Craftsman's Classic returns for a weekend of crafty crafts

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– The 35th Craftsman’s Classic opened Friday morning, and run through Sunday afternoon.  Over 100 craftsman from more than 25 states descend on the Fair Grounds for the annual festival that have been voted a “100 Best” show in Sunshine Artist Magazine. According to organizers, visitors can find contemporary, traditional, functional, whimsical and decorative treatments of pottery, fine…

“Coffee with a Cop” in Lexington

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Get ready to grab coffee with a cop. Friday, the Lexington Police Department will host “Coffee with a Cop” at the Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe restaurant.  According to a release, Chief Terrence Green, along with officers, Chaplains, and Volunteers In Police Services (V.I.P.S.) members will be on hand to answer questions, discuss issues or concerns, provide information…

Severe weather causes damage to Pelion home

(Photo: @countyoflex)           Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County first responders were dispatched to an incident in the 200 block of Minnie Fallaw Rd. in Pelion. Severe weather and damaging winds caused damage to a mobile home. The roof of the structure was blown away. Two people were in the home at the time of the…