Dirt bike driver identified after fatal collision on SC Highway 6 in Gaston
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the dirt bike driver killed in a collision on SC Hwy. 6.
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Tactical response ends 12+ hour standoff in Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A standoff between the Lexington Police Department and a barricaded man has ended after more than 12 hours. BREAKING - After over twelve hours of both the LPD and @LCSD_News Crisis Negotiations Teams attempting to talk…
Fort Mill Middle, Forest Creek Middle go virtual
Drew Bollea reports CHARLOTTE, NC – A Fort Mill middle school is transitioning into virtual learning beginning Thursday morning due to a spike in Covid cases at the school. Forest Creek Middle…
Woman accused of criminal sexual conduct with minor
Richland Co. SC (WOLO )--- A Richland County woman is accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. A spokesperson for the State Attorney General's Office says a tip from the Center for Missing…
Local Living: Library Book Sale and Walk on the Riverway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local Living is brought to you by Allure Medical. Here's your look at Local Living. Curing Kids Cancer is hosting their 8th annual fire truck pull today through Saturday. Teams of 10 or 12 will see who…
DHEC reports 4,245 new COVID-19 cases and 56 new deaths Thursday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are the latest Coronavirus numbers in our state as reported by DHEC Thursday. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 4,245 new cases. DHEC also reported 56…
Officials: Cayce Elementary students to move temporarily from in-person classes to remote learning
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- Students at Cayce Elementary will begin remote learning on Friday, August 27 Lexington District Two officials announced. According to the District, the temporary move will last two weeks with students tentatively…
SC Lawmakers and SC Political Figures react to Kabul explosion that killed US Service Members
COLUMBIA,S C (WOLO) South Carolina Lawmakers, leaders and political figures are reacting to the news that at least 12 US Service members have been killed in an explosion outside the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham…
Memorial set for Friday for Dutch Fork student who died after collapsing at football practice
Dutch Fork High School will hold a Memorial service Friday to remember the senior who died after collapsing at Football practice.
Lexington Police: Person barricaded in shed
LEXINGTON,, SC (WOLO)--Lexington Police say a person has barricaded themselves in a shed in a backyard off Roberts Street. Police say Robert Street is closed, between North Church Street and Claudius Street. Police say…
SC Department of Education to reinstate mask mandate on school buses
The SC Department of Education has announced it will enforce a mask mandate on school buses once again.
Richland One hiring school bus drivers with signing bonuses
Richland County School District One is looking to hire 35 school bus drivers and they're offering signing bonuses.
Man accused of breaking into Camden home arrested
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office arrest a man they say was caught on home surveillance breaking into a home in broad daylight. Authorities say just before…
Former Lexington deputy charged with arson
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Lexington County deputy has been accused of trying to set a house on fire. According to SLED, 41 year old Walter Womble is charged with arson in connection with…
Richland deputies arrest man accused of shooting into crowd injuring 2
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- A man accused of opening fire into a crowd of people earlier this month is now behind bars. Wednesday The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of 28…
Dutch Fork suspends football operations after death of player
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - Dutch Fork High School has suspended all of its football operations until August 29 after the death of one of its football players Tuesday. Lexington Richland School District 5 announced the suspension of activities which includes …
South Carolina State University celebrates 125 years
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina State University celebrated their 125th anniversary on Wednesday. The School hosted a commemoration at exactly 1:25 pm. And now the University President says the school is kicking off…
Kershaw Co. man facing ten counts of exploiting a child
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A Kershaw County man is facing a century in prison for allegedly distributing child pornography. According to the state attorney general's office Julius Kreis,23, is charged with ten counts of…
DHEC on COVID-19: Get Vaccinated if Eligible
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State health officials say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated. And now that school is in session, with children in close proximity to each other, DHEC say that is how the virus…
Person of interest sought in car break-ins
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a 'person of interest' in several recent car break-ins. Investigators say the incidents happened early Wednesday morning in the Dovefield and Tall Pines…
Local Living: Movie in the park, plus a walkway on the Saluda
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Local Living on ABC Columbia is sponsored by Allure Medical. In your look at Local Living, you can take part in a virtual fundraiser for Curing Kids Cancer. The 8th annual…
Teen accused of firing shots into mini-van
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Lexington County say a man accused of shooting into a minivan turned himself in last night. Investigators say Kristofer Thomas and an unidentified 17 year old were walking down…
Dutch Fork-Gaffney game cancelled in wake of player's death
The Dutch Fork-Gaffney game Friday night has been cancelled after the death of a Silver Foxes' player this week.
DHEC hosting free vaccination sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials are urging anyone who has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has…
Charleston church shooter's death sentence upheld
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation. A three-judge panel of the 4th…
