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Former S.C. State Basketball Coach sues former employer

Attorney's for Murray Garvin allege his teams were underfunded during is entire tenure

Mar 8, 2022 11:53 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — A former basketball coach at South Carolina State University is suing his former employer. According to his attorneys Murray Garvin is suing the University and Athletics Director Stacey Danley. Attorneys allege that his teams were under-funded during his entire tenure. A spokesperson for South Carolina State says the University cannot comment on any pending or current…

Columbia woman accused of stabbing family member to death

The suspect has been booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, charged with Murder

Mar 8, 2022 9:36 PM EST

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Image: Richland County Sheriff’s Department Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — A Columbia woman is behind bars tonight accused of stabbing a member of her family Tuesday afternoon. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was called to the Silver Crest Drive in the Northeast end of Columbia for reports of a stabbing just before one in the afternoon. Authorities say when they…

SC Philharmonic brings ‘Tasting Notes’ back to Columbia

Tasting Notes was cancelled for the past two years due the Coronavirus pandemic

Mar 8, 2022 8:00 PM EST

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — After two years of silence due to the pandemic, The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing “Tasting Notes”. The return rings in the 8th year of the event aimed at raising money to support of the orchestra’s artistic, education and community outreach programs. Organizers say the event is known for selling out, and is one of the…

Midlands Mugshots- March 7

Mar 8, 2022 11:01 AM EST

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Red Flag Fire Alert remains in effect until dry, windy conditions improve

SC Forestry Commission asks you not to do outdoor burning for the time being

Mar 8, 2022 12:23 AM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- It may be warm outside which has many people looking to do a little Spring cleaning outdoors. If that consists of lighting a fire outdoors to clear debris you may want to rethink it now that The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert. ‼️REMINDER‼️ There is a statewide Red Flag…

SC DMV offers drivers with suspended licenses ‘Amnesty’

SCDMV's Amnesty Week runs from March 7-11, 2022

Mar 8, 2022 12:05 AM EST

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you have a suspended driver’s license, this could be your lucky week. This week is the Department of Motor Vehicle’s ‘Amnesty Week ‘for those who have suspended licenses. The South Carolina DMV says the program gives drivers who qualify the chance to get back on the road by having their licenses renewed earlier than their…