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Lexington Coroner Hopes to Reunite Items with Loved Ones

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Lexington County Coroner’s Office is hoping to reunite items belonging to those who have passed away with their loved ones. Coroner Margaret Fisher says  the return of personal items, although difficult and upsetting for families, may help preserve memories and hold strong emotional meanings. The coroner’s office provided a list of those who’s personal items need…

District 20 Senate seat “unofficial” results

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The polls officially closed their doors at 7 Tuesday night and for several hours after many waited to see who would walk away the Republican nominee of the special Run Off election for the vacant 20 District seat. According to unofficial results from the South Carolina Election Commission Lawyer Benjamin Dunn has beaten his opponent Minister…

Senator Lindsey Graham’s tearful tribute to John McCain on the Senate floor

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, ABC NEWS, CNN) – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took to the floor of the Senate in the nation’s capital Tuesday (8/28), to deliver a farewell to his friend and colleague. Senator John McCain lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 81 on Saturday. Here’s the full emotional tribute. Categories: Local News, National News, News,…

Deputies searching for W. Columbia fatal shooting suspect

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. are looking for a suspect in an August 24th shooting that left one man dead. Investigators say Jamal Coburn is wanted in connection with the death of Corey Jamison. According to deputies the shooting happened on Riverbend Dr. If you know where Coburn is call the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s…

Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Workers at some polls say turnout is slow for the District 20 Senate seat runoff. Republicans will choose between Lawyer Benjamin Dunn and Minister John Holler. The winner of the runoff will face Democratic Candidate Dick Harpootlian in November. We stopped by one of the polling places Tuesday to see how things were going. Polls are open from…