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Police: Fired Airport High Assistant Principal Accused of Sex with Student

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) —  Cayce Police say a Former Airport High School Assistant Principal will face charges of sexual battery.  A Cayce Police spokesperson released this statement : In a collaborative effort and investigation between the Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Columbia Police Department, Dawn P. Dimmler will face charges of sexual battery in both jurisdictions.  In a release…

Columbia Animal Shelter to Temporarily Close on February 24

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You will have to put looking for a furry friend on hold , Saturday February 24th. The Columbia Animal Shelter will be closed on Saturday, February 24, say officials.  The shelter is having upgrades done to their computer and phone systems. Due to this project, there will be no access to phones or computers which will impact all…

Existing home sales down amid rising costs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – If you want to sell your home, there’s not a lot of competition right now but there also aren’t many buyers. Existing home sales fell 3.2 percent in January from the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors. Experts say part of the problem is houses are getting expensive, with many selling above asking…

Midlands Community Bids Farewell to Homeless Veteran, Two Other Unclaimed Servicemen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In January, the Lexington County Coroner’s Office confirmed the body of a veteran and former Richland County deputy was found in a makeshift shelter in the woods. Friday, dozens came out to honor that former deputy and two other unclaimed veterans in memorial. Diane Peryslak is former deputy Dennis Reidy’s first cousin. She says she flew down…

Ready for a Walk? Cayce Riverwalk Phase Two Re-Opens

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)–Just in time for all this warm weather, there’s a new place to go for a walk or run in Cayce. On Thursday, Cayce officials hosted a grand re-opening of phase two of the Riverwalk. It had been closed for repairs since the October 2015 flood. Phase two begins at the entrance of the Cayce Cove Apartments and…