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Pedestrian Struck, Killed on I-26

Lexington Co., S.C (WOLO)– We now know the identity of a man struck and killed on I-26 early Thursday morning. The Lexington County Coroners office says 64 year old Lawrence Rideau of Knoxville, Tennessee was walking along the eastbound lanes of the interstate near the Highway 321 exit when he was hit. Troopers say the driver did stop to try…

What To Do If You Expect Price Gouging

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Hurricane Harvey has gas prices on the rise across the country and the Midlands is no exception. According to columbiagasprices.com, the Midlands average is $2.44 a gallon, that’s up .40 cents from just a week ago. So far there have been no reports of price gouging. That is when a business charges an unreasonalbe price for an…

How To Enjoy Free Soda City Connector Comet Buses

Comet Buses Launch Free Soda Cap Connector Routes

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The Comet buses launch their new Soda Cap Connector which is going full speed ahead.   “It’s free, so there’s no cost. We just want people to try it. Leave your cars in the parking lots, leave them on the streets, and just get on the vehicle because you don’t have to pay anything. Just try…

Lexington Deputies- Woman Accused of Pushing Elderly Lady, Stealing Car

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A Midlands woman accused of assaulting a woman and stealing her car is on the run tonight, according to deputies. Lexington County Deputies are looking for 37 year old Lasepia Lapier. Deputies say Lapier knocked a 66-year-old woman down after claiming there was something in the victim’s tire. When the woman leaned over, deputies say Lapier knocked her…

Former State Representative Attends Hearing, Enters Guilty Plea

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former House Majority Leader Jim Merrill has officially stepped down as a state representative after pleading guilty to a charge of misconduct in office. Merrill appeared in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. During court proceedings Merrill pleaded guilty to a statutory misconduct charge. Judge Robert Hood suspended Merrill’s one year sentence to a year…