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School of slain student reaches out to parents

ABC Columbia Cedar Vale shooting Drive ABC Columbia -Matt Perron Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–We’re learning more about the child killed in a shooting Tuesday in Lexington Co. Lexington Coroner Margaret Fisher says 8-year-old Mason Hanahan died after a reported home invasion on Cedar Vale Dr. A spokesperson for Lexington District One confirmed Mason was a student at Oak Grove Elementary School….

Fatal collision I-26 west bound near exit 209 leaves traffic delays

CHARLESTON S.C. (WOLO)-  According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, I-26 West from Charleston is experiencing high traffic due to a fatal collision. Officials hope to have the interstate cleared by 7 am. Commuters to Columbia from Charleston are being detoured to exit 209 and on to U.S. 52 connector that’s according to Trooper Matt of South Carolina High Way Patrol’s…

CPD: 21 year old arrested in connection with Greene Street arson

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they have arrested 21 year old Frank John Wilberding in connection with an arson on Greene Street Tuesday morning. According to Columbia Police, Wilberding was arrested shortly before noon Tuesday near the intersection of Laurens and Greene Streets. Police say he is charged with two counts of Arson Second Degree and Possession of a controlled…

Convicted sex offender gets 25 years for Lexington Kidnapping, Assault, and Carjacking

(Photo Courtesy: Eleventh Circuit Solicitor) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor announced the sentence for a Gilbert man they say plead guilty to kidnapping and assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct against a 21 year old woman in Lexington County. The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s office alleges 47 year old Christoper Jody Jennings of Gilbert is a…