Lexington deputies find body at a former rest area off I-20 West
Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they found a dead body at a former rest area off I-20 West this morning.
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Runaway Sumter teen with medical condition found safe
Sumter County Sheriff's Office officials say a runaway teenage girl with a medical condition has been found safe.
Town of Springdale dedicates park bench, tree in honor of Faye Swetlik
SPRINGDALE, S.C. (WOLO) -- A park in Springdale now has a lasting tribute to a six-year-old girl who tragically lost her life earlier this year. The Springdale Police Department hosted a ceremony…
Local veteran celebrates 'Ampuversary' one year after losing leg to an alleged drunk driver
Hopkins, S.C. (WOLO) --- Tuesday, Sept. 22, marks one year since a local veteran lost his leg after being hit by an alleged drunk driver. Cynthia Sims, 63, is suspected of…
Lexington School District One delays start of in person instruction
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington School District One Board of Trustees have decided to delay the start of Phase Two, which would bring all students back in to the classroom. While Lexington…
South Carolina lieutenant governor returns after COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. Evette…
Parents tackle man accused of spying on girl in restaurant bathroom
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a group of parents tackled and restrained a registered sex offender accused of spying on a 15-year-old girl in the bathroom of a South Carolina restaurant. Douglas Lane (Spartanburg County…
CDC discourages trick or treating this Halloween
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has made recommendations on how to enjoy Halloween while still being safe this year. With the coronavirus pandemic in mind, the CDC advises against…
Witness signature no longer required for mail-in voting
After South Carolina legislature passed a bill allowing all voters to vote by absentee last week, a federal judge has now struck down a notion which previously required mail-in ballots to be signed by a witness.
UofSC provides updated coronavirus data-September 21
As of September 21, the University of South Carolina COVID-19 dashboard reports 95 total active cases on campus.
RCSD searching for attempted murder suspect
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding Antoni Lawrence, who is wanted on attempted murder charges. Deputies say they were dispatched to…
Barnwell County man charged with murder
On Monday, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they charged 35-year-old Dean Troy Stevens with the murder of Jeremy Craddock.
DHEC: 739 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 30 new deaths in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its updated coronavirus data as of Monday.
Forest Acres Police searching for missing man
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Forest Acres Police are asking for the public's help in finding missing 30-year-old Thomas Scott Willoch, who was last seen by his family last Thursday morning. Officials say Willoch…
SC for Ed to host 'Stand Up and Step Out' event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC for Ed is hosting an event tomorrow to protest after House lawmakers did not pass the Senate's bill which would have given teachers and state employees a pay…
17 defendants charged in Midlands-based federal drug conspiracy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to authorities, 17 individuals have been arrested following a multi-year investigation into a methamphetamine distribution ring operating out of the Lexington area. The arrests come after an over two year…
Cayce City Council voting precinct temporarily closed
Cayce, SC (WOLO) --- The special election for Cayce City Council District 1 is today, but some voters use to voting at the Cayce United Methodist Church will be met with signs directing them to a new location. According to…
Police, community honoring life of Faye Swetlik
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Springdale Police will honor the memory of Faye Swetlik with a dedication ceremony tonight at 7 p.m. at the Felton C. Benton Park on Platt Springs road. According to authorities, a…
Two teens arrested in high school break-in
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested 18-year-old Tyler Coon and 19-year-old Jason Corder in connection with a break-in at Gilbert High School last month. Authorities say…
AccelerateSC now offers centralized dashboards for COVID-19, economic data and more
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Office of the Governor, the state's coronavirus response website, accelerate.sc.gov, now provides a centralized location for viewers to look at coronavirus dashboards and economic revitalization data. Once on the website, users can scroll down…
Victim identified after fatal collision at SC Hwy. 121 near I-26 in Newberry
Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on South Carolina Highway 121 this month.
Senator Lindsey Graham 'dead set' on confirming nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg
(CNN) --Senator Lindsey Graham says he's “dead set” on confirming president Trump's nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg. Graham is now arguing they need to appoint a justice as soon as possible given how…
3 children killed in SC after vehicle crashes off bridge into water
PORT ROYAL, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say four people are dead after a vehicle plunged from a bridge into a waterway. Beaufort County Coroner Ed Allen said in a news release that the dead included three children…
Federal judge rules witness signatures not required on mail-in ballots in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge in South Carolina has struck down a rule requiring mail-in absentee ballots for the November election be signed by witnesses. U.S. District Judge Michelle Childs ordered the state Election Commission to immediately inform…
The Midlands remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Midlands joins the rest of the country in mourning the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She passed away Friday at 87 years old from complications…
