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Coroner Identifies Victim in I-26 Accident

COLUMBIA ,  SC  (WOLO )–The Lexington County Coroner has identitied the person killed in an accident Friday night on Interstate 26 near MM 91 in Lexington County. Coroner Margaret Fisher states that Lauren D. Lew, 26, of Irmo, S.C. died at the scene from the injuries she received in the accident.   An autopsy was performed on Saturday, November 19, 2016 and found the cause…

Oyster Festival Sunday in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the Fall’s annual events is headed back to Columbia. The 21st Annual South Carolina Oyster Festival is set for Sunday, November 20 at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion. According to organizers, the Festival is Columbia’s largest outdoor oyster festival with over 10,000 pounds of fresh oysters served steamed and fried. Organizers say the festival…

Statewide Burning Ban Issued

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Burning Ban for all counties. According to State Forester Gene Kodama,  the ban statewide is due to weather conditions associated with an approaching cold front that presents an elevated risk of wildfire. Forestry officials are monitoring the Pinnacle Mountain Wildfire in Pickens County. Wildfires are also raging in North Carolina….