Youth triathlon raises $1000 for local charity

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Young people around the Midlands raised $1000 by taking on a challenge this past Saturday to support a local charity. The Timberlake Youth Triathlon took place this past Saturday at the Timberlake Country Club in Chapin. Lexington County Sheriff James Metts said the proceeds went to GoodWorks in Chapin, a ministry helping homeowners repair and maintain their homes when they are unable to do so. Those competing ranged in age from 5 to 12 and will swim, bike, and run varying distances depending on their age.