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Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting a Tree in Lexington Co.

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a tree Saturday morning. The wreck happened on West Dunbar road at 1:00am. Troopers say the driver, Dana Craig Merritt Jr., 31, was traveling East on Dunbar Road he lost control while attempting to navigate a curve and ran off the side of the roadway struck a ditch, and a tree. Officials say…

Lexington Police Need Help Finding Missing Woman

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Police are asking for the publics help finding a missing woman. Lexington police say Rachel Michelle Massengale was last seen around noon at her home  in the 300  block of Beltrees Drive. Massengale is described as 5’10, 160 pounds. She was wearing a black and white knee high dress and large earrings when she went missing, according…

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…