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Tips to protect your information from identity thieves this tax season

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year again, Tax time. It’s also time for thieves to try and take advantage of you and your personal information.  The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is sharing  tips to help consumers protect their refund and personal information this tax season: File early. File as early as possible. Identity thieves use consumer information…

Presidents Day closings in the Midlands

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Monday is Presidents Day! Presidents day is often observed on the third Monday of February and also the birthday of former president George Washington. While many people will be home from work and school, several businesses will not be operating on their regular schedules today. Here is a list of the following closures: Federal offices State offices…

Crews respond to structure fire on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Multiple emergency crews are responding to an abandoned structure fire in Lexington. Officials say the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard have been shut down as a result. 4900 Sunset Blvd block shut down due to abandoned structure fire. No injuries reported. Multiple crews responding. Hose lines across roadway. Seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/DFfWgghYXS — @CountyofLexington (@CountyLex) February 18, 2019 No…

Bill would reform electric co-ops after spending scandal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A new bill at the Statehouse would allow a state watchdog agency to review South Carolina’s electric cooperatives for the first time. The bill would allow the Office of Regulatory Staff to audit a co-op and let them know if they were spending their money properly and following state law. Regulators couldn’t change rates. Democratic state…

Highway patrol officer involved in wreck on Forest Drive

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are investigating a wreck that involved a Highway patrol officer and a citizen. The incident happened Sunday at 3:45p.m. on Forest Drive at interstate 77. Deputies say an on duty SC Highway patrol officer and a citizen vehicle collided on Forest Drive. Both parties involved were checked by EMS and were released at…

Victim identified in Gervais Street shooting

  COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Gervais Street shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday where they found three victims in the parking lot. An officer found one victim, Darold Kevin Dantzler, II,21,  with significant injuries and began performing CPR on him. Dantzler…