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Vanessa Bryant, Wife of Kobe Bryant releases first statement since deadly crash

Image: @Vanessa Bryant Instagram Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s been three days since the world learned of the tragic death of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13 year old daughter Gianna, and 7 others died in a deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. As fans continue to flock to the Staples Center where makeshift memorials have been set up…

Texas principal who teaches kindness, opens heart to donate kidney to students father

(ABC News) —A principal in Texas proved that age, gender and race are no obstacles when it comes to fulfilling a life-saving good deed. Sarah Schecter, head of lower school at The Oakridge School in Arlington, donated her kidney to Nate Jones, a parent whose three children attend the school and who was in dire need of a transplant, according…

34 years ago today ‘The Challenger’ went from triumph to tragedy

(ABC News)  — Today marks 34 years since the space shuttle challenger exploded after takeoff from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On January 28-th 1986 ‘The Challenger’ space shuttle lifted off and exploded 73 seconds into its flight killing all seven crew members on board. The explosion was a result of a rocket booster failure which ignited the fuel tank….

Former first lady Michelle Obama wins first Grammy

This cover image released by Ten Speed (Amanda Lucidon/Ten Speed Press via AP) (CNN)– Former first lady Michelle Obama has snagged her first Grammy win for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir “Becoming.” It’s the third Grammy win for the Obama household. Obama’s husband won for the audiobook recordings of his memoirs “Dreams of My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope” in 2006…

Township clear bag policy reminder ahead of Dave Chappelle comedy show

Dave Chappelle/@TownshipSC Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Comedian Dave Chappelle returns to the Capital City tonight for a one night stand up comedy show at the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC ). Before you head to the show, officials with the Township Auditorium are sending a reminder to those planning to attend that a clear bag policy will be…

Local Living: Country, Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band in Columbia

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will hit the stage in Columbia this year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, Country is setting the stage this week at the Colonial Life arena and Buffett fans are ready for fun in April.  Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will hit the stage in Columbia this year. The concert will take place at Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8pm. It’s…