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Two Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Officials have identified two people killed in a motorcycle wreck in Lexington.
ABC Columbia Staff

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…
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Lexington Co. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Road Closures and Detours

Kimberlei Davis

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…
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Irmo Little League Set to Kick off Season

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Batter Up. This weekend the Irmo Little League will officially kick off Baseball season with Ppening Ceremonies March 12. According to organizers, for more than 75 years, Little League has provided communities around the world the opportunity for families to connect and for children to come together in a healthy, safe environment to learn the values of team…
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Luck of the Blowfish

The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we're not talking about baseball.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we’re not talking about baseball. Tuesday, the Blowfish announced plans to host the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Lexington. It’s set to take place Saturday, March 12th at 2 p.m. Lexington County native S.C. National Guard Major General Robert Livingston will…

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Coroner IDs Man in Lexington Co. Murder

Kimberlei Davis

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The man killed in the Valentine’s Day murder in Lexington County has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Restaurant owner 49-year-old Gregorio Leon, is accused of shooting Santos at the Park & Ride facility located at 105 Corley Mill Road. According to…
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Watch:Lexington Prosecutor Arrested Charged with DUI

ABC Columbia Staff

Donald Myers LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO/AP)– The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is releasing information regarding the arrest of Donnie Myers on February 22. The Highway Patrol was called to the scene of Old Chapin Road and Beech Creek Road in Lexington just before 8 p.m. to investigate a single vehicle collision. Troopers found that a 2007 Lexus had been traveling…
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United Way of the Midlands Announces Expansion of Free Dental and Eye Care Clinics

Kimberlei Davis

Matt Perron LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the United Way of the Midlands announced the expansion of its dental and eye care clinics on Wednesday morning. The announcement was made in partnership with Lexington County, Lexington Medical Center, Palmetto Health, Providence Hospitals and Richland County. The clinics will serve residents in Lexington, Fairfield, Richland and Sumter counties. Officials say the new…

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Four Women Arrested Following Prostitution Bust

Kimberlei Davis

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department have busted three massage parlors as part of an undercover operation targeting prostitution. 34-year-old Sun Ah Cho, 47-year-old Ae Seon Lee, 59-year-old Ok J Park and 54-year-old Meijuan Yu, 54 have been charged with prostitution. The women were workers at Sunset Spa and the Relax Massage in Lexington and the Palmetto Sun Massage in…