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1 killed following early morning Thursday house fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia-Richland Firefighters say one person was killed in a house fire on Thursday. The April 25, fire happened at a duplex on Dunmore Court off of St. Andrews Road where they found the victim’s body inside around 2 a.m. Investigators say one firefighter suffered a...
Teacher Recruitment: School district offers resources for prospective teachers
CHAPIN, S.C. (WACH) — It's never too late to learn something new and that goes for people who are thinking of going back to school to become teachers. On Thursday the Lexington-Richland 5 school district offered a place for folks being called to the classroom to figure out their path to making it a reality.
Can owning a vacant lot get your kid into the SC school you want? This Zillow post says so
A real estate posting says you can’t build a house or live on this wooded property, but could buying a share of it get your kid into the Lexington school you want? And is that allowed?
Awareness: Former Richland County Deputy inducted into National Hip Hop Museum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia man who is a hip-hop legend has received national recognition for his contributions to hip-hop. Billie Jean Shaw introduces you to George “Sweet G” Godfrey, the latest inductee of the National Hip Hop Museum in Washington, DC. In the late 1970s, George...
Seasonable through the weekend, heat builds next week
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — You may not need the sunglasses much today, but it will still be a nice end to the work week. More clouds than sun are expected today, and even a couple light rain showers can't be ruled out. It will otherwise be a pleasant Friday...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Warm temps and a few isolated showers Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – We see a small chance of a few showers Friday with upper 70s for highs. -We are dry with mid 50s tonight. -There’s a 20% chance of showers for Friday with upper 70s for highs. -Low 80s Sunday with partly cloudy skies. -Mid to...
Biden clears names of 2 who served time for drugs
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Wednesday, President Joe Biden used his authority to pardon or grant clemency to 16 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Jeffrey Lewis from Douglasville, Ga., and Ricky Tyler from Columbia, S.C., were among those recipients. Both men served more than a decade behind bars and...
‘I’ve been spared for a reason’: SC bus driver counts her blessings after being ejected in crash
NEW ORELANS, L.A. (WIS) - A longtime South Carolina bus driver is counting her blessings after surviving a horrific crash nearly three weeks ago. Tina Wilson’s life flashed before her eyes on a Mississippi highway on April 5, when she was thrown through the windshield of a charter bus carrying 56 University of South Carolina students on their way to a fraternity formal.
Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sales
The following vehicle(s) are subject to towing, repair and/storage liens, are declared to be Abandoned pursuant to section 56-5-5810, 56- 55636 and 29-1510 SC Law as amended, and are in the custody of Dick Smith Nissan, Inc., 3670 FERNANDINA Rd., COLUMBIA, SC 29210. 2015 Nissan Sentra, Vin# 3N1AB7AP8FY284188, Owner: Brian Watson, 1800 Killian Lakes Dr. Apt. 2107, Columbia, SC 29203 The owner and/or lien holder may reclaim your vehicle within fifteen (15) days of this notice by paying to the custodian all charges authorized by law. The failure of the owner/lien holder to exercise their right to claim the vehicle within the time provided may be deemed a waiver of all right, title and interest to the vehicle and their consent to sale of the vehicle to public auction. Sale will take place the first Monday of the month following the expiration of 30 days form the date of this notice. Public sale will take place at the Lexington Magistrate Office located at 111 Lin Creek Dr., Columbia, SC 29212.
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