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Chapin Residents Petition Against Proposed School

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO)- Residents of one Lexington County town are voicing concerns about the possibility of a school being built on what a road they say is busy and heavily traveled road. Over 350 citizens of Chapin have signed a petition against developing an elementary school on Amicks Ferry Road. One neighbor who lives off Amicks Ferry supports the petition,…

On the Job: Brewing Beer at River Rat

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – After about three years in business, Columbia-based River Rat Brewery has expanded distribution to North Carolina, and continues to grow. In that time, brewmaster Drew Walker’s job description has, as well. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal spent a morning working with Walker to find out what goes into brewing beer. It turns out, there’s more to…

Cayce Church Opens Doors For Those Mourning 4 Lives Lost in House Fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Cayce Church opened its doors Wednesday night to help comfort those who are still grieving after a house fire claimed the life of two parents and their two children. “Heaven’s gain is our loss,” Kelly Family friend, Rick Shull said. A moving and emotional prayer service was held for those mourning the death of Amanda,…

Gray good to go with Garnet and Black in Sweet 16

After days of medical care and treatment, Allisha Gray is officially going to play for the Gamecocks in the Sweet 16. USC’s starting guard appeared to suffer a non-contact right leg injury Sunday night against Arizona State in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, but head coach Dawn Staley announced on Wednesday that the former North Carolina transfer will…

Cayce Community is Coming Together to Help Children Who Survived House Fire

Schools and Church Are Helping to Provide Necessities

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- Just a day after a house fire took the lives of four family members, the family’s church and school district are making an effort to help the two children and grandmother who survived. In a statement, Jim Hinton of Lexington School District Two said “Counselors from other schools in our district are on standby should additional help…