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Lexington woman loses over 100 pounds thanks to local nonprofit

Patsy Banco lost just over 100 pounds, and has managed to keep that weight off.

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — We’re almost two full months into 2020, and there’s a chance that you’ve given up on your New Year’s Resolution. Especially if it was to lose weight. But there’s one Lexington woman whose weight loss story may motivate you. Patsy Banco lost just over 100 pounds, and has managed to keep that weight off. She said…

Remains ID’d as that of man missing since ’16

Source:LCSD Lexington Co. S.C., (WOLO)– The Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department says remains found in a wooded area in Leesville are those of a man reported missing in 2016. The coroner’s office says the cause and manner of Taylor Devin Johnson’s death are undetermined. Johnson was last seen by his father walking on Pond Branch Rd. on May 31st of 2016….

Registered sex offender arrested for kidnapping, as possible human trafficking case investigated

Kershaw co.,SC (WOLO)— The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible human trafficking case after finding three victims inside his Elgin home. According to authorities, they responded to a home on Smyrna road Friday February 21st after a female from North Carolina was found hiding in a wooded area behind a Wildwood Lane home. Officials say the woman told…

Newberry man missing from Dreher Island State Park

NEWBERRY COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Newberry County Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office are looking for a missing man last seen at Dreher Island State Park. The man was in the primitive camp sites of the state park located outside of Prosperity, SC on Lake Murray. Carlos Baca, Hispanic male, 22, was last seen at 3:00a.m. Sunday. He’s described as  5’10”, 170…

Moped driver killed in Lexington County

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A moped driver was killed after getting hit by a truck Saturday evening. The wreck happened around 6:40pm on Highway 6 near Jake’s Landing road in Lexington County. Troopers say the moped was hit by a truck when trying to cross highway 6. Officials say the moped driver was not wearing a helmet and was killed. The driver of…

Search for missing Conway woman expands, family asking for more volunteers to help

by Simon Williams

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 61-year-old Conway woman is still missing and Saturday, family says they’re expanding the search. Police say Marianne Cecilia Marsh was last seen near Birch Lane in the University Forest neighborhood outside of Conway on Feb. 14, 2020, around 9 a.m. Marianne has a medical condition requiring medication and typically needs a cane to walk according to…

Unscripted ‘Friends’ reunion special to launch with HBO Max

LOS ANGELES — WarnerMedia’s new streaming service will debut with some extra “Friends.” The company announced Friday that the entire original “Friends” cast will reunite for an unscripted special that will be available on HBO Max when the service debuts in May. A reunion has been long-sought by fans of the NBC series, which ended its 236-episode run in 2004….