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Seal of approval! Riverbanks Zoo seal makes a Superbowl Pick

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs taking the field Sunday for the Super Bowl,  its anyone’s guess as to who could come out on top. But Friday at Riverbanks Zoo one harbor seal took a dive at picking Sunday’s winner. Zookeepers tossed two footballs marked with each team’s logo and let 13-year-old Gambit make…

Local musician in The Blue Pickups Band honored as ‘Guitarist of the Year’ in Carolinas

The Carolina Country Music Association has awarded a Lexington man the honor of being 'Guitarist of the Year,' and he's a musician in a band you might know.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Carolina Country Music Association has awarded a Lexington man the honor of being ‘Guitarist of the Year,’ and he’s a musician in a band you might know. Jimmy Rogers is the lead guitarist in the local band, ‘The Blue Pickups.’ The band is known across the state for their music and their charity work. Now…

Trio arrested after Sumter deputies seize meth, heroin and guns from Burgess Court home

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Three men are facing multiple charges after deputies say the search of a Burgess Court home yielded drugs and weapons. During the January 29 search of the residence, a total of 96 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin, 1.5 pounds of marijuana and three firearms were seized, deputies say. Kevin Brown, 33, is charged with…

Students charged following alleged sexual assaults at Ridge View HS

RCSD image Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Four students from a Midlands high school are facing charges in connection with the sexual assault of a fellow student. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say one incident happened Tuesday at Ridge View High School. Investigators say three students all ages 14 and 15 held the 15 year old victim down on the…

Delays expected on 1-20 Eastbound starting January 31 for power line installation

You can expect delays on 1-20 Eastbound between mile marker 51 and 62 in Lexington County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can expect delays on 1-20 Eastbound between mile marker 51 and 62 in Lexington County this weekend. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, there will be delays due to power line installation on the nights of January 31st, Feb 1st and Feb 2nd.   The operation is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM and is…