Trading quarantines, Americans from cruise land in U.S.
Two charter flights carrying cruise ship passengers from Japan landed at military bases in California and Texas on Sun. & Mon. respectively.
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Victim identified in fatal collision on I 26 EB near Exit 113
Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on I-26 east near exit 113 on Sunday.
Driver dead following crash with tractor-trailer in Kershaw Co.
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One driver has died after a wreck between a car and a tractor-trailer early Sunday. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer and a BMW were both traveling westbound along I-20 near mile marker 95. Around 1:25 a.m., authorities said the BMW struck the rear of the tractor-trailer before overturning several times. The BMW…
Faye Swetlik’s autopsy results to be released Tuesday
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has confirmed that the autopsy of Faye Marie Swetlik was completed on Saturday. The preliminary results of that autopsy are not being released at this time out of respect for Faye’s family. Fisher said that the family needs privacy and time to process the information. The findings regarding Faye’s autopsy will be…
Mom fights for SC balcony inspection law after son’s death
by Jeffrey Collins, The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators want more information about a bill that would require state inspectors to check on wooden balconies on hotels, apartment buildings and other multifamily dwellings. Jennifer Mykytyn’s son died in 2008 after he slipped and fell through a rotten wooden railing on a balcony at his Massachusetts apartment. Mykytyn advocated for inspection laws in…
Faye Swetlik’s body escorted from MUSC to Lexington Co. by deputies
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The body of Faye Swetlik, a 6-year-old South Carolina girl who authorities found dead on Thursday, is receiving a police escort back home. 6yr old #FayeSwetlik’s motorcade has made it to its destination, the Caughman-Hartman Funeral Home in Lexington. #RIP baby girl. Fly high Faye! 💕 @abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/7jgJj23Dx3 — Alexis Frazier (@AlexisFrazierTV) February 15, 2020 After almost…
Details in homicide of Faye Swetlik: 911 Call released by Police
Police released the audio from the 9-1-1 call that Faye’s mother made when she realized her daughter was missing.
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– The Cayce Department of Public Safety reveals new details in the murder investigation of six-year-old Faye Swetlik. They identified the man whose body was found near Faye’s Thursday as 30-year-old Coty Taylor. Police also released the audio from the 9-1-1 call that Faye’s mother made when she realized her daughter was missing. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott has…
SC DOT: Road Closure set for Intersection in Lexington County
Temporary road closure for Devils Backbone Road near the intersection of US Highway 378 in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– If your commute takes you down Devils Backbone Road , there is a traffic alert. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is announcing a temporary road closure for Devils Backbone Road near the intersection of US Highway 378 in Lexington County. The road closure is necessary for a realignment and construction project to improve safety at…
Lawmakers discussing several options for the future of Santee Cooper
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Lawmakers are set to discuss the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper next month. State senators reviewed a report by the State Department of Administration this week that details the options for the troubled power provider. Those include an offer to purchase the company by Next Era Energy of Florida, an offer to manage the company…
Prayer vigil for Faye Swetlik set for Saturday
(Courtesy: Cayce DPS) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —A local group is hosting a vigil for 6 year old Faye Swetlik Saturday February 15th. The event organizer says Faye touched a lot of lives, not only here in the Midlands but also dozens around the world. Members of the public are invited to gather at the Palms to Palmetto located at 3357…
