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School Board Member Resigns

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–A Midlands school board member abruptly submitted his resignation Monday citing health concerns for himself and his immediate family. A spokesperson for Lexington School District One says Grady Harmon submitted his resignation to the board Monday. The resignation came after other board members addressed what a spokesperson called “a situation with Harmon that had been brought to their…

One Killed, Five Injured in Orangeburg Crash

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)–One person is dead and five others injured after a car crash in Orangeburg County, say officials. According to Troopers, two trucks collided while heading North on Fredcon Road Sunday around 12-30. A passenger in one of the trucks was killed and we’re told that person was not wearing a seatbelt. Deputies say the drivers of both vehicles…

Columbia Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Samson Circle

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in North Columbia Sunday night.  Police say it happened around 9:00 p.m. at 41 Samson Circle. According to investigators, they found an unresponsive male inside the home.  The victim has been identified by Richland County Coroner Gary Watts as 30-year-old Cory Cornelius Jenkins. Columbia Police say one other person…

UPDATE: All-clear after multiple agencies respond to incident in Newberry County involving ‘suicidal suspect’ barricaded in home

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Newberry County Sheriff’s office say that a person who barricaded himself in a home earlier today has been taken into custody. The incident happened at a home on Silas Street. SLED agents, Newberry County PD, Newberry City Fire and EMS assisted in the apprehension of the person. Connect with the writer: Follow @kimberleidavis…

DHEC: Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across SC this Spring

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–DHEC is set to Sponsor Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across the state.  According to the agency, veterinarians across South Carolina are joining forces with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to help owners protect themselves, families, communities, and pets against rabies. As required by state law, all pet owners must vaccinate their dogs, cats, and…

Tickets Go on Sale for Jay-Z and Beyonce’ Tour at Williams Brice

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tickets for JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ ‘S the OTR II stadium tour Williams-Brice Stadium on August 21 are going on sale.   According to officials, tickets for the newly announced dates will go on sale to the general public starting Monday, March 26 at LiveNation.com via the Live Nation app, ticketmaster.com, the Lexington Medical Center Box Office inside Colonial Life Arena, or at 1-800-745-3000. The tour is…