Leesville, S.C. (WOLO) The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a suspect after an officer-involved shooting this afternoon. Investigators say it happened on Devil’s Backbone Rd. According to Sheriff Jay Koon a deputy was flagged down about a suspicious person. After a brief encounter, deputies say the suspect pulled a gun and pointed it at the deputy who then…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Downed Trees, downed power lines, smashed cars, just some of the scenes Monday afternoon in the Midlands from Irma’s impact. ABC Columbia Crews were also on scene of a downed tree near Kirby Street and a tree that went through a building near Henderson street. According to Columbia City officials, if you notice a downed tree, limbs or…
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Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The stop-lights on S. Beltline and Bluff been flickering on and off, even businesses around the area were experiencing issues keeping their power on. In the state, more than 100-thousand households have been losing their power because of Irma. “We have had a number of outages in the Midlandss. Not as much as the coast,…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The high winds from Tropical Storm Irma are toppling trees in parts of the Midlands, including the City of Columbia. Columbia Police are working several downed trees, including this one which fell on top of several power lines at Cyprus & Maple. ABC Columbia Crews were also on scene of a downed tree near Kirby Street and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Here is a list of school closures. Continue to check back for updates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bamberg School District Two will remain closed Tuesday, September 12. Lexington County School District One will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, September 12, Lexington School District Two is delaying the opening of school for two hours for Tuesday, September 12, 2017…
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