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Two Arrests Made in Connection with Missing Lexington Woman’s Death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Two people are in custody, charged in connection with the death of a missing Lexington woman. Lexington County Deputies say Lee Anthony Corley, 37, faces murder charges in connection with the death of Alena Kennedy. Harriet Leigh Coleman, 37, is also charged in connection with the death. She faces accessory to murder and desecrating human remains charges,…

Coroner Identifies Man Who Drowned in Saluda River

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the person who died as a result of drowning in the river behind Riverbanks Zoo. Coroner Gary Watts says, Deslin Lamar Mitchell, 27, went missing on Friday at 6:00 p.m.  An autopsy indicated the cause of death was due to drowning. How Mitchell ended up in the river is not clear…

Patrolman Killed in the Line of Duty Honored With Memorial Bridge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly 50 years after a patrolman died in the line of duty, the Department of Public Safety honored him with a bridge. Lawmakers passed a resolution to request the Department of Transportation name an overpass after the late patrolman Jimmy Traylor. DOT honored the resolution by designating the Jimmy A. Traylor Memorial Bridge on Lafayette Drive in…

Judge Rules Prosecutor Pascoe, Documents To Remain In Quinn’s Investigation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday, a local judge ruled on multiple motions related to Rick Quinn’s indictment. “I do not see that the integrity of the judicial system has been compromised,” Honorable Judge R. Knox McMahon said. Judge Knox McMahon denied multiple motions brought by Rick Quinn’s defense team arguing the attorney-client privilege was breached. Quinn’s requests include having prosecutor David…

Workout to Honor Fallen Deputy/Soldier

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Dozens are set to honor a fallen hero with a workout on the Fourth of July at the State House. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is hosting the 5th Annual Ryan Rawl Memorial Event. It’s in honor of Deputy Rawl who died in Afghanistan back in 2012 while serving in the SC National Guard. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department…