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NEW: Two suspects charged in Gaston murder

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday the arrests of a man and a woman in connection to a shooting in Gaston.
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LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday the arrests of a man and a woman in connection to a shooting in Gaston. According to a release, Fareed Rasheed Makeen and Teresa Farris Epley are charged with murder. The shooting happened on Meadowfield Road on Friday, April 29. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim…
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Two bodies found in Lexington Co. identified

The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 80 year-old Leonard Williams and 70 year-old Lillie Thompson were found in a home on Double Eagle Circle during a welfare check just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sheriff’s deputies say they are investigating…
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Dynamite Disposal set for Tuesday

If you hear loud blasts in one part of Lexington County on Tuesday don't be alarmed. Deputies say they plan to dispose of 400 pounds of dynamite.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — If you hear loud blasts in one part of Lexington County on Tuesday don’t be alarmed. Deputies say they plan to dispose of 400 pounds of dynamite. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, deputies will be working with the State Law Enforcement Division and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Tuesday morning…
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Horse In Need of a Home

Kimberlei Davis

Ice/LCSD LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Often dogs and cats are in need of a forever home. This time, deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department are hoping to a find someone to adopt Ice. Ice is a 16-year-old Gelding which has tested negative for coggins. If you’re interested in adopting Ice, call Lieutenant Eric Russell with the Lexington County…