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A Midlands elementary is helping victims of Hurricane Florence

Cacye, S.C. (WOLO) – On Thursday, Cayce Elementary School donated more than 10 thousand bottles of water collected from teachers, staff, and students as well as other schools to a school in Loris just outside of Conway. The school in Loris had more than 40 homes of students destroyed. Categories: Lexington, News, State

British Airways announces non-stop flights from South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the Governor’s office, British Airways has announced plans for new, non-stop air service between London’s Heathrow Airport and the Charleston International Airport. The twice-weekly flight, slated to start in April 2019, marks the first direct trans-Atlantic flight from the state of South Carolina, according to the governor’s office. Here are the details from the release: Operating…

Fun at the SC State Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– We hit the midway for a look at all the rides, and treats, from fried foods to sweet delights the State Fair offers up a variety of fair food. The State Fair is open through Sunday, October 21st,  so don’t miss out on some fried oreo’s or a chance to ride the ferris wheel. Gates to the…

McMaster and Smith Square off in Governor’s Debate

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)–  Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Governor Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith, met Wednesday in the first of two debates. The debate,  set for October 17,  was held at Francis Marion University in Florence. The second debate will be held on October 25, 2018 at Greenville Technical College. Count on ABC Columbia News to bring you coverage of the debates…

Barricaded Suspect Arrested, Facing Numerous Charges say Lexington Police

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -The Lexington Police Department says a suspect who barricaded himself inside a home on Wednesday, now faces numerous charges. Lexington Police officers say they went to the home on the 200 block of Coventry Drive to around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday (10/17) to arrest Matthew Johns, 28, on warrants. According to LPD, officers spoke to people outside the…