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River Bluff HS principal wins principal of the year

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– For the second year in a row the Midlands is home to the national high school principal of the year. Thursday morning the National Association of Secondary School Principals announced River Bluff High School principal Dr. Lucas Clamp as this year’s winner. Last year Chapin High School’s Akil Ross took home the honor. According to a press…

New jobs coming to Lexington Co.

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  60 new jobs are on the way to Lexington Co. According to the governor’s office, Nucor, a metal building system manufacturer is expanding its operations in Swansea with an investment of seven million dollars. Nucor has operated in its current location since 1995. The company says it will be adding 57,000 square feet to its existing…

Powerball rolls to $750 million

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is home to the winning Mega Millions ticket, but you now have a chance to try your luck at Powerball. Saturday’s Jackpot is now at $750 million, according to SC Lottery officials. Lottery officials say the Powerball is now at its third largest jackpot. In a release, SC Lottery officials annoucned that a player at…

Man Accused of falsely reporting abduction of children , appeared in bond court

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say the man accused of falsely reporting the abduction of two children during a reported car theft, was in bond court Thursday. According to Columbia Police, a judge has set a $10,000 bond for Darrell Shealy. WATCH for Background previous story: 10/24/18 According to Columbia Police, the 3 and 7-year-olds, who were reportedly taken during…

Candidates for Governor Debate in Greenville

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – In the closing days before the Nov. 6 general election, the men vying to be South Carolina’s next governor are getting a final chance to make their closing arguments to the state’s voters. Gov. Henry McMaster and his Democratic challenger, state Rep. James Smith of Columbia, meet for a debate on Thursday at Greenville Technical College….

Colonial Life Arena clear bag policy begins Thursday at Stapleton Concert

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Colonial Life Arena officials announced they will institute a clear bag policy for all events.  According to officials, the clear bag policy will begin with the Chris Stapleton concert on Thursday, October 25.  The policy will mimic the University of South Carolina Athletics’ current model and will regulate the size and types of bags that may be…

Man admits being intoxicated when falsely reporting abduction of 2 children

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police say the man arrested for falsely reporting that two children were abducted during a car theft at a local hotel was intoxicated when he made the claim. Darrell Kendall Shealy,55, is charged with Filing a False Report and will be transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Under SC law, a person who ‘knowingly files…