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Richland Library to host Gamecocks for annual Pigskin Poets event

Wednesday, July 21 from 10:30am to 10:45am virtual event on the Library's Facebook page
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland Library is teaming up with the Gamecocks for the 25th annual Pigskin Poets. This year the event is online. This Wednesday, July 21 from 10:30 to 10:45am you can grab your Gamecock gear and watch the student athletes from the University of South Carolina’s Football team read stories. The Richland Library is streaming the free event…

Benedict College
Local News, News, State

Benedict College to offer bachelor’s degree in E-sports

The E-Sports Administration, Sports Management will be offered to students this Fall
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It would be pretty amazing if you could go college and get a degree by playing video games. If that’s sounds too good to be true, you’re right, its not quite that simple. Monday, Benedict College announced students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in E-Sports administration this fall. E-Sports is the growing world of competitive…

July Search Warrant Seizures
Lexington, Local News, News

2 unrelated drug busts lead to seizure of meth, heroin, marijuana

Sumter County investigators discovered the drugs a day apart while issuing search warrants
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department have seized drugs and thousands of dollars after executing search warrants during two separate drug busts. Sumter County investigators say during the incidents just a day apart, they were able to seize methhamphetamines, heroin and marijuana. While searching a motel room in the 1700 block of…

Scdps Summer Presser
Local News, State

South Carolina Department of Public Safety stepping up patrols during ‘Operation Southern Shield’

July 19-24 you can expect to see increased enforcement on SC roadways
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This week The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is launching “Operation Southern Shield”. According to Highway officials, today through July 24, you can expect to see increased enforcement on SC roadways as the SC Department of Public Safety partners with five Southeastern states to reduce speed-related collisions as part of Operation Southern Shield. So far this…

Audette
Lexington, Local News, News

Lexington daycare employee accused of assaulting children in her care

Authorities say Breanna Audette faces 14 counts of unlawfull conduct towards a child
ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Investigators with the Lexington police Department say an employee at a daycare center is accused of physically assaulting children in her care. Police say Breanna Audette is charged with 14 counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. according to investigators, Audette was an employee at Harvest Daycare on Whiteford Way. Police say she was seen on…

Gas Prices
Local News

Gas Prices continue to rise in South Carolina

In Columbia, drivers are paying an average of $2.89 a gallon, up .08 cents a gallon over the past week
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are filling up at the pump this week, gas prices have jumped nearly 10 cents a gallon. In Columbia, drivers are paying an average of $2.89 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. Gas prices in Columbia are $1 per gallon higher than a year ago, according to AAA. The national average has soared to $3.16 a…

Josephson 5:30
Local News, Richland

Live Update: Jury Selection in trial of murdered USC Student Samantha Josephson

Trial of man suspected of murdering a USC student who got into the wrong car, thinking it was her Uber
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Jury selection began Monday in the trial of the man suspected of murdering a USC student who got into the wrong car, thinking it was her Uber ride. Our Josh Berry has an update from the Richland County Courthouse. Nathaniel Rowland is charged in connection with the murder and kidnapping of Samantha Josephson. Police say she got into…

Local Living
Local News

Local Living: Pet Adoption Special, plus ‘Pigskin Poets’ at the Richland Library

Here's Crysty Vaughan with your look at Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living — The City of Columbia’s Youth Soccer league has kicked off registration. Children ages 3 to 12 can register online or at the City’s Parks and Recreation office on Parkside Drive. The registration fee is $25 per person and the season begins in September. The deadline to sign up is August…