Lexington

National Night Out: ABC Columbia Live in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– National Night out brought the community and the police together to help forge relationships and battle back against crime. In Lexington, the National Night Out event took place at Lexington Square Park. National Night Out is an annual event that helps build community and law enforcement relationships and promotes crime awareness.  ABC Columbia’s Josh Berry was at the…

Woolbright becomes Lexington High athletic director, head football coach

LEXINGTON, S.C. (SCHSL) — During a February 11, 2017 special board workshop, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hire of William Perry Woolbright as Lexington High School athletic director and head football coach. Woolbright joins Lexington District One on February 20, 2017. “I am delighted to have Coach Woolbright join our Wildcat family,” commented Melissa…

Lexington Mayor Delivers State of the Town Address

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Lexington Mayor Steve Macdougall delivered his State of the Town address Monday night. Macdougall spoke about the town’s 17 percent increase in new businesses, along with the completion of the Icehouse Amphitheater, and body cameras for the police department. Macdougal says Lexington town leaders will continue to work toward alleviating traffic concerns at some of its…

Threat Made at White Knoll High School

A student reported an anonymous rumor being passed among students that included a threat to White Knoll High School

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — A student reported an anonymous rumor being passed among students that included a threat to White Knoll High School. Acting in accordance with Board Policy and district procedure, administrators immediately informed the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department of the incident through the School Resource Officer. After identifying and interviewing the individual who made the threat, the Sheriff’s…

Driver Killed After Being Ejected From Car in Lexington crash identified

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)- One person was killed after their vehicle overturned and they were ejected in Lexington County Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal wreck that happened at 9:38p.m. on Dogwood road near Fish Hatchery Road. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher said John G. Thornton, 29, of West Columbia, was killed when his 2004…