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Prosecutors say justice is served after Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death

Jones was convicted of killing his five children back in August 2014
Tim Scott,

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — A jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr., a Lexington County father convicted of killing his five children in August 2014, to death Thursday afternoon. It took the jury less than two hours to come up with the sentence. The sentence comes on the heels of an emotional closing statement from Solicitor Rick Hubbard. “He is a murderer….
Local News, Sumter

Sumter home owner arrested after 27 dogs removed from suspected dog fighting ring

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office) Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) —   The Sumter County Sheriff’s office says they “discovered and dismantled” what they believed to be a major dog fighting operation along Lowder Road. According to deputies,  they were going to the home to serve an outstanding bench warrant, but when they arrived at the home they say they found…
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Timothy Jones Jr. sentenced to death for the murders of his five children

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–A Lexington Co. jury has sentenced Timothy Jones Jr. to death. Last week Jones was found guilty of murder in the deaths of his five children in 2014. Closing arguments in the sentencing phase of the trial were held Thursday morning. Solicitor Rick Hubbard began his statement by asking the jury to quote, “let the punishment fit this…
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Happy International Axe Throwing Day!

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: Craft Axe Throwing) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Here’s one day you may have never considered celebrating, but now you have an excuse to. It’s International Axe Throwing Day, and one local company is opening their doors so you can let your inhibitions fly, responsibly that is. Craft Axe Throwing is inviting some members of the community to celebrate…
Local News, Richland

Documentary takes a closer look at long term effects of trauma

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RICHLAND CO, SC. (WOLO) — Richland Library invited the community out to take a closer look at the long term effects of trauma. Wednesday night’s event was centered around the documentary, ‘Resilience’ which focuses on traumatic childhood experiences, community leaders engaged in ways to help the community’s youth turn such adversities into helpful tools in today’s world. The discussion was…