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Lexington County Coroner identifies child fatally shot in reported home invasion
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner says it has identified a child who was fatally shot during a reported home invasion off Cedar Vale Drive. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, an eight-year-old resident of the home, Mason Hanahan, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at an area hospital as the result of an apparent gunshot wound. Mason Hanahan was…
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…
Deputies still searching for man who fatally shot a child during home invasion
Lexington Sheriff: Child fatally shot during reported home invasion
Deputies say that the suspect could be suffering from a gunshot wound when he was shot during the home invasion.
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,…
Police search for arson suspect accused of burning Governor McMaster’s homes
Greene Street blocked after two early morning house fires; Greene Street blocked after fires burn Governor McMaster's homes
Columbia Police are looking for an arson suspect accused of setting fires to two of Governor McMaster’s homes on Greene Street.
Lexington PD searching for man, woman, accused of stealing $1200 in goods from Target
The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying two shoplifters who were involved in a recent incident at Target.
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…
