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SLED Investigating Lexington County Inmate Death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – SLED authorities are investigating the death of an inmate in Lexington County, according to the Sheriff’s Department. The coroner identified the woman as 38-year-old Aisha Jamilah Abdul-Khaliq. The LCSD said Abdul-Khaliq collapsed while being booked into the detention center November 1 and remained in custody after being transported and admitted to the hospital for treatment. She…

1 Arrested, Another Wanted in Armed Robbery, Shooting Case

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Investigators say Dakwan Boston was arrested Tuesday (11/8) for an October 28 incident on Grey Bark Drive. Deputies say Boston and Quintrell Morris robbed a victim at gunpoint and then fired shots into the victim’s car. Investigators are still searching for Moriss. If you know where he is call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department or Crimestoppers….

Road Rage Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A shooting on an interstate exit ramp led to an attempted murder charge in what the Sheriff called a road rage incident. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrested David Joseph Moore, 38, Monday (11/6) night. According to a release sent Tuesday, Moore pulled a pistol and shot at another man after the two were involved in…

Charleston Church “Reliving Night of Tragedy” after TX Shooting

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – For one South Carolina church family, Sunday’s (11/5) shooting in Texas hits close to home. Members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston are sending their thoughts and prayers to those affected in Sutherland Springs. Pastor Eric Manning says Sunday’s shooting brought back painful memories for his congregation. In June of 2015, Dylann Roof killed nine…

Police Investigating Death of 2-year-old

CHESTER, SC (WOLO) – Police in Chester say a two-year-old died Thursday (11/2). Neighbors say the toddler appeared well hours earlier, even fine enough to go trick or treating. Police say the girl’s father and his girlfriend tried to wake her up and couldn’t. Investigators say they called 911. The girl was later pronounced dead at the hospital. It could…

State Lawmaker Confrontation Investigation Nearing End

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The investigation into a confrontation between two lawmakers inside the Statehouse is coming to a close. Sheriff Leon Lott gave the update Thursday (11/2) on the probe into whether or not Orangeburg Representative Jerry Govan assaulted his fellow Orangeburg County Rep Gilda Cobb-Hunter. The reported confrontation happened on May 11. Cobb-Hunter says Govan grabbed her wrist…