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Man arrested for attempted murder, ramming car into home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A Gaston man has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into the the front of his parent's home and pointed a weapon at his mother. Monday (2/26), the Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced the…

Black History Heritage Ball

[gtxvideo vid='sqv3mWXe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sqv3mWXe.jpg' vtitle='Black History Heritage Ball'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- An event honoring the rich history of African Americans took place Sunday at Greenview Park  in the city of Columbia. The City of Columbia hosted its "Black History Heritage Ball."…

Mayor Steve Benjamin to Launch Columbia Weighs In challenge

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to move.  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to officially launch the Columbia Weighs in challenge on March 1st.  The challenge is for the City of Columbia to lose 25,000 pounds collectively between March 1 and June…

Dorn VA Hosting Veteran's Town Hall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran's Town Hall meeting February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set for 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County…

Black History Heritage Ball Taking Place in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place today, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park.  The event is open…

Two Men Rob TD Bank in Irmo at Gunpoint

IRMO,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened in Irmo Saturday afternoon. Police say two men walked into the TD Bank on Lake Murray Boulevard, with handguns drawn and demanded money. The suspects left in a grey four-door…

Lexington Gas Station Closed After Car Crashes Into Pump

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A gas station in Lexington has closed until further notice due to a gas leak caused from a car crashing into a gas pump. The Lexington Police Department tweeted Saturday morning that the crash happened at the…

Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting a Tree in Lexington Co.

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a tree Saturday morning. The wreck happened on West Dunbar road at 1:00am. Troopers say the driver, Dana Craig Merritt Jr., 31, was traveling East on Dunbar Road he lost control while attempting…

Lexington Police Need Help Finding Missing Woman

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Police are asking for the publics help finding a missing woman. Lexington police say Rachel Michelle Massengale was last seen around noon at her home  in the 300  block of Beltrees Drive. Massengale is described as 5'10,…

Columbia Animal Shelter to Temporarily Close on February 24

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You will have to put looking for a furry friend on hold , Saturday February 24th. The Columbia Animal Shelter will be closed on Saturday, February 24, say officials.  The shelter is having upgrades done to their computer…

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