LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say narcotics agents arrested four people last month at a store they say is known to sell drug paraphernalia. According to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, “Several pounds of spice, a variety of synthetic marijuana, and approximately $4,200 in cash were seized from Cloud 9 on Bush River Road,”…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New greenery will line the streets of South Lake Drive in Lexington on Saturday. According to officials with Lexington County, they will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21, in an effort to provide required clearance for overhead utility lines. Officials say the existing trees – which include Lacebark…
Matthew Hupp LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say the search has ended for a burglary suspect. Officials captured Mathew Hupp around 1pm Tuesday near Wise Ferry Road. Officials say the suspect attempted to kick in the door of a home in 100 block of Mooring Lane in Governors Grant Tuesday morning. Stay with…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday the arrests of a man and a woman in connection to a shooting in Gaston. According to a release, Fareed Rasheed Makeen and Teresa Farris Epley are charged with murder. The shooting happened on Meadowfield Road on Friday, April 29. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 80 year-old Leonard Williams and 70 year-old Lillie Thompson were found in a home on Double Eagle Circle during a welfare check just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sheriff’s deputies say they are investigating…
LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — If you hear loud blasts in one part of Lexington County on Tuesday don’t be alarmed. Deputies say they plan to dispose of 400 pounds of dynamite. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, deputies will be working with the State Law Enforcement Division and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Tuesday morning…
Kyle Pratt of Leesville LCSD LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say they have made an arrest in connection to a shooting near an overpass. 17-year-old Kyle Pratt of Leesville is facing attempted murder charges in connection to the shooting on the Quattlebaum Bridge. Deputies believe the Pratt fired multiple gunshots at cars from the bridge above Interstate…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – -According to officials, One person is dead and one dog died in a fire Saturday on Jupiter Rd, off Platt Springs road in Springdale. Officials say two other occupants in the home are being treated. The fire started around 7:30am. The Fire is under control. Springdale Police are investigating. Count on ABC Columbia News…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Officials have identified two people killed in a motorcycle wreck in Lexington. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a statement that the wreck happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday at an intersection on state Highway 6. The coroner said 43-year-old Wayne E. Whitworth Jr. of Columbia was operating the motorcycle and his wife, 40-year-old Kristie Ann…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO — Road closures and detours have been announced for the Town of Lexington ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12. Road closures and detours will begin at noon with the closure of West Butler Street, from Columbia Avenue to North Church Street, along with Haygood Street and part of Meetze Street, to allow those involved in the St. Patrick’s…
