Two displaced after house fire on Chisholm Circle in Lexington
Lexington County Fire Service officials say no one was hurt after a two story house fire on the 100 block of Chisholm Circle on Tuesday.
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Teacher placed on administrative leave after fight with student, deputies say
Deputies are investigating an incident that occurred between a teacher and 15-year-old child, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Former DSS case worker testifies why Timothy Jones kept his children
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Testimony from Day Ten of the Timothy Jones Jr. murder trial revealed more details concerning several Department of Social Services (DSS) visits to the Jones home. Visiting…
A Clemson professor given 2019 Environmental Awareness Award
[gtxvideo vid='f7ICaQka' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/f7ICaQka.jpg' vtitle='ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --A Clemson University professor was honored today for his commitment to the environment. Patrick McMillan was this year's winner of the South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award. Each year members of the…
Lexington traffic stop uncovers drugs, a gun and thousands in cash
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- A woman out of Columbia and a man from West Columbia have been arrested after authorities say they discovered a gun, a large amount of drugs including, more than 12…
Three teens charged in fight at local high school, one student hospitalized
The Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a fight involving three juvenile students at Lower Richland High School.
10 year old, teen killed in ATV accident
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Fairfield Co. Coroner's Office says a teen and a ten year old girl died when their four-wheeler hit a car last night. According to the coroner, Christopher Simmons, 17 and Jermiia Scarborough, 10, were riding an…
Mayor's Bike Ride to roll through city on guided tour
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Grab your helmets and get ready to ride. Mayor Steve Benjamin, members of the City of Columbia staff, Planning and Development Services and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory…
Sunset Drive closed due to gas leak
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Funeral plans for a child killed in a home invasion on Cedar Vale Drive
Funeral plans are in place for an 8-year-old boy who was fatally shot after a home invasion on Cedar Vale Drive.
Lexington County home on Wallace Circle destroyed after fire
Lexington County Fire officials say a fire destroyed a home on the 200 block of Wallace Circle this morning.
Midlands Veteran honors the fallen with personal memorial
A Midlands veteran is hoping to remind people what Memorial Day is really about with a veteran memorial outside of his home.
Hundreds gather at Fort Jackson National Cemetery to honor those who served
For some people, Memorial Day means more than just a day off from work.
Revelers reflect on true meaning of Memorial Day
[gtxvideo vid='zBwxC7tG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zBwxC7tG.jpg' vtitle='MEMORIAL DAY REFLECTIONS'] Lexington, SC (WOLO) ---Monday May 27th is one of the hottest days on record thus far and take the day off to spent time with finding ways to cool off. We were caught up…
Sheriff: Deputies catch would-be golf cart thieves in the act
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department say three men are facing multiple charges after deputies arrested them on Friday night in connection with an attempted golf cart theft.
Lexington Police search for man wanted for domestic violence, burglary incident
Lexington Police need your help to find a man accused of breaking into his wife's apartment and beating her.
Fairfield County firefighters contain two wood and brush fires on Sunday
Fairfield County Fire Service officials say no one was hurt after two brush fires in the woods over the weekend.
Sheriff investigating body found near South Carolina road
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered near a rural road in western South Carolina. The State reports a man's corpse was found by investigators with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina…
Hurricane Season is approaching and South Carolina Officials want you to be prepared
Hurricane Season begins June 1st and South Carolina Officials are using this week to get prepared. Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed May 26 through June 1 as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week. South Carolina Emergency Management Division wants everyone in…
SC student hospitalized after air conditioner malfunctions on charter bus
CHARLESTON,SC (WCIV)- According to a statement from Charleston County School District, one student was taken to the hospital on Friday. EMS was called to the take C.E. Williams Middle School student to the hospital after the air conditioning aboard a…
Memorial Day travel Plans from SCDOT: Lane closures prohibited on Interstates
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you hitting the road this weekend? For the Memorial Day weekend, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced it will prohibit lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work. The SCDOT says these restrictions will be…
Greenville county teachers get raise after tax hike approved
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Teachers in Greenville County Schools will be paid a starting salary of $40,000 - the highest out of any school district in South Carolina - after school board members unanimously approved a 6-mill tax increase. Under…
Teen killed by car in Lexington County identified
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has released the identity of the teen who was killed after being hit by a car last Saturday in Lexington County. The incident happened shortly after 10:00 P.M. on May 18, 2019 in the…
City of Columbia Swimming Pools set to open this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to make a splash! The City of Columbia announced that the pools and splash pads will open Saturday, May 25, 2019. According to Parks and Rec, both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from…
Timothy Jones's grandmother takes stand in Day Nine of murder trial
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Timothy Jones’s grandmother took the stand in Day Nine of her grandson’s murder trial, saying she never expected him to kill his five children back in 2014. At…
