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Law Enforcement Memorial Service in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Law Enforcement in Lexington County gathered to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Officers from Lexington County’s 15 law enforcement agencies attended the memorial service at the Mark Westbrook Judicial center on Tuesday. A Wreath was presented in honor of those who gave their lives. This week is National Police week, which runs…

Columbia Police detain male in connection with Greene St Arson, properties owned by SC Governor

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police announced they, along with Columbia Fire Investigators and SLED, have arrested 21 year old Frank John Wilberding in connection with the Greene Street fire Tuesday morning. According to Columbia Police, Wilberding was taken into custody just before noon at the intersection of Greene and Laurel streets, Tuesday May, 14th, 2019. Authorities say Wilberding has been…

Live Update: Timothy Jones Death Penalty Trial

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Opening statements in the Capital Murder case against Timothy Jones are expected to begin Tuesday afternoon. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott has been tracking the trial from the beginning. He has this report from the courthouse in Lexington County. A jury of 10 women and eight men will hear the opening arguments from the defense and prosecution. After a…

Palmetto Health – USC opens new walk-in medical clinic

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Palmetto Health -USC Medical Group is expanding and offering same day options and  medical care to patients who do not have access to it thanks to their new Walk-In clinic. The new facility will replace the former mobile clinic becoming a permanent fixture on the Prisma Health Richland Hospital campus at 9 Richland Medical Park Drive,…

Jury seated in Timothy Jones trial, opening statements set for Tuesday

12 jurors and six alternates will listen to testimony over the next few weeks

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Two weeks after jury selection began, a group of 18 men and women will decide the fate of a Lexington County man accused of killing his five children. Starting with a pool of nearly 200 potential jurors, the prosecution and defense in the Timothy Jones trial reduced the field down to 50 on Friday, and then ultimately…