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Swansea boil water advisory put in place Friday is lifted

Swansea, SC (WOLO) — Several areas in the Town of Swansea that were placed under a water boil advisory Friday May 10th, 2019, are in the clear. The water boil advisory has been lifted and residents in the impacted areas are now able to consume their water without having to boil it first.  The water department says contractors accidentally punctured…

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…

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,…