Ceremony marking 80 years since end of WWII honors 101-year-old Veteran
Tuesday marks 80 years since the Japanese Army officially surrendered in Tokyo Bay — marking the end of WWII.
Author: Lee Williams
Protesters, union groups rally against local government and Trump administration
Organized by a national movement known as 50501, protests against the Trump administration took place in Rock Hill, Greenville, Charleston, Aiken, and at the Statehouse, with around 15 local union and worker organizations taking part as well.
No. 13 South Carolina plays ‘Beamerball’ to perfection to beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in opener
Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday in the opener for both teams.
Charles Bierbauer, longtime CNN correspondent and former USC journalism dean, dies at age 83
Charles Bierbauer, former CNN correspondent and a past president of the White House Correspondents Association who later became dean of the University of South Carolina’s journalism program, has died. He was 83.
Benedict College holds Fall Convocation, welcomes largest freshmen class in 7 years
This year’s Fall Convocation for Benedict College marks the school’s 156th anniversary — welcoming the return of students and faculty to campus, including this year’s freshmen class of over 600 new Tigers.
Safety & etiquette — the do’s and don’ts while boating this Labor Day Weekend
LAKE MURRAY, SC (WOLO) — Labor Day Weekend will mark the end of what law enforcement refers to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” but before you head out on the water, officers want to remind everyone of the best ways to keep you and your family safe. “We have folks that will ride on a boat in an…
Officers offer safety tips for off-campus students, parents
With thousands of students choosing off-campus housing and apartments, ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams spoke with local law enforcement about their ongoing safety needs.
USC confirms swatting hoax led to active shooter alert, students describe “scary” experience
“You’re really powerless. It definitely felt powerless to be sitting there, barricaded and you have no idea where your friends are and you have no idea what’s going on,” says student Tarun Ramkumar.
“We face challenges most will never understand” — Sumter native places 4th in Ms. Wheelchair America contest
Miles-Anderson says her life changed instantly when she was shot with an AR-15 in August, 2022. Having been an ER nurse for the last 15 years, she says in that moment she didn’t feel fear — she felt determination.
Reactions from USC students, Deputy Chief of Police after “all clear” given on Sunday’s active shooter alert
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — ABC Columbia spoke with multiple students as well as USC’s Deputy Chief of Police Scott Prill after USC issued an “all clear” alert following Sunday’s active shooter alert. At 6:30 Sunday evening, university officials sent out a campus-wide Carolina Alert stating there was an active shooter at the Thomas Cooper Library on the Columbia campus —…
