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Blakesley Rhett

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Blakesley Rhett

    Lexington police search for fraud suspect who bought $4,800 of Pokémon cards (opens the original)

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    LEXINGTON, S.C. (WACH) — The Lexington Police Department is asking for help in finding a suspect who allegedly used stolen credit card information to buy $4,800 of Pokémon cards. The purchase of the Pokémon cards took place at Palmetto Cards on Columbia Avenue on July 1, officials say. According to officials, the suspect is believed to be involved in multiple fraudulent purchases totaling over $38,000. If you have any information, contact Detective Matthews at 803-358-7262 or jmatthews@lexsc.gov

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Blakesley Rhett

    Firefighters respond to house fire, cause still being investigated (opens the original)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the Irmo Fire Department responded to a house fire on Jacob Road Wednesday morning. According to officials, crews arrived at the scene around 11:40 a.m. where they found fire coming from one corner of the property. After making entry into the home, firefighters located the fire and brought the scene under control. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Blakesley Rhett

    USC's Feed the Flock opens its doors (opens the original)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — USC's First Lady Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis will cut the ribbon on the university’s first “Feed the Flock” location on Wednesday. Feed the Flock is a university initiative to reclaim surplus food from campus events and package it into ready-to-eat meals. Last year, 48% of USC students reported experiencing food insecurity. The program is led by USC’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and operated in partnership with the USC CommUnity Shop. The ribbon-cutting wil

  4. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Blakesley Rhett

    Domestic violence survivor protest takes place at State House (opens the original)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Broken and Rising Foundation will hold a domestic violence survivor protest on Wednesday. The gathering will take place at the SC State House to bring attention to the gaps in domestic violence protections and the need for continued legislative discussion and reform. Survivors of domestic violence from across the country have been submitting their personal stories to organizers. Their stories will be read aloud during the protest, allowing survivors who cannot attend

  5. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Blakesley Rhett

    One dead after Orangeburg car crash (opens the original)

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    ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WACH) — A crash left one person dead in Orangeburg on Wednesday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m. at US 301 at Way Rd. A Chevrolet Camaro was traveling on US 301 while a tractor-trailer was attempting to turn, causing both cars to collide. The driver of the Chevrolet Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene. This crash remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

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