LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A tractor trailer carrying a tanker full of fuel burst into flames on Interstate 20 Thursday (8/30) morning. It happened near the South Lake Boulevard exit in Lexington. Fortunately, Troopers say the fire was contained to the cab. No injuries were reported and the Interstate was re-opened a short time later. Categories: Local News, News, State…
Maverick – CDPS CAYCE, SC (WOLO) – An off-duty K-9 officer died Wednesday evening at his home in Cayce. According to the Cayce Department of Public Safety, Maverick was found unresponsive in his kennel. A K-9 Officer in Cayce died unexpectedly last night. Cayce DPS says Maverick was in his kennel at home and was off-duty at the time of…
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IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Autopsy findings for a body found in an Irmo pond were released Wednesday (8/29). According to the Lexington County Coroner, Tao Gao, 42, died from a drowning. His body was recovered from the pond in the 100 block of Pale Ivy Lane around 3:30 p.m. on August 26. UPDATE: Coroner does not suspect foul play after…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, ABC NEWS, CNN) – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took to the floor of the Senate in the nation’s capital Tuesday (8/28), to deliver a farewell to his friend and colleague. Senator John McCain lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 81 on Saturday. Here’s the full emotional tribute. Categories: Local News, National News, News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – After half a century on top, “Red Delicious” is no longer the most produced apple in the United States. According to the US Apple Association, America’s new favorite apple is projected to be Gala. Red Delicious apples, which topped the list for more than 50 years, will fall to second place. One expert says the rise…
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LAURNES COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Parents of a one-year-old were arrested Thursday (8/23) after deputies say their baby drowned in a bathtub. Investigators with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, say one-year-old Logan Sumeral was found unresponsive in a bathtub by a sibling. According to deputies, the mother and step-father, Kimberly and Joshua Collins, were in another room at the time…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Kroger is joining the growing list of companies saying so-long to plastic bags. The grocery chain announced Thursday (8/23) morning that they will phase out one-time use plastic grocery bags by 2025. According to the company, the move is part of its “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” campaign. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: SCNews
