SC State Fair offers early ticket purchase discounts
If you are looking forward to checking out the South Carolina State Fair, officials are offering early birds a crack at some discounts.
Local News
USC: Fans will see improvements at Stadium, including better cell service on game day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–This year USC says fans attending games at Williams-Brice can expect a few improvements. According to the University of South Carolina, this year the stadium will have more concession stands and the existing stands have been renovated to maximize efficiency. In addition, University officials say fans can expect better cell service thanks to an upgrade from AT and…
Game Day ready: USC video showing new field at Williams-Brice Stadium for Season Opener
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (USC SID) – After spending last weekend laying new turf at Williams-Brice Stadium, Gamecocks Athletics released a time lapse video showing the process and progress made resodding the field. .@SCGroundsCrew is the BEST in the nation. Williams-Brice is ready for @GamecockFB on Saturday! #SpursUp ???? pic.twitter.com/z4F57XI4pK — Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) August 27, 2018 USC hosts Coastal Carolina…
UPDATE: RCSD confirms no shots were fired at evacuated Irmo vs. Dutch Fork game
Via Twitter user @will_volk IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Fans and teams watching a high school football game in Irmo Friday (8/31) night were evacuated as a precaution amid reports of gunshots being fired. Videos circulated on social media Friday evening showing panic at the Irmo vs. Dutch Fork game. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, no shots were fired…
SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections Labor Day weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If your Labor Day plans include hitting the water, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants to help keep you safe. SC DNR officials announced they will offer courtest boat inspections during the Labor day holiday weekend. According to officials, boating safety and enforcement officers will perform inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor…
Newberry warns of increased holiday scam calls
The Labor Day weekend is suppose to be a time of fun , friends and family. Unfortunately, The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says it’s also prime time for fraud.
New Rockhooper Penguin chicks
Some new penguins at the Riverbanks zoo finally get to come out and waddle their way into visitors hearts.
Columbia begins West Nile Virus treatment
The City of Columbia begins their treatment plan to reduce the threat of mosquitoes after a dead bird in the city tested positive for West Nile.
United Airlines adds flights to ‘top college football markets’ including Columbia
ATLANTA, GA (AP, WOLO) – United Airlines says it’s adding more flights and using bigger planes this fall to carry passengers to college football games across the South and elsewhere in the U.S. The Chicago-based airline says in a statement that the added seats will bring passengers to “top college football markets.” United is adding flights to destinations that…
City Launches Savings program at Watkins Nance Elementary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia city leaders are hoping a new program will teach children the importance of saving. Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of the Columbia City council unveiled the Columbia Kids Save Program at Watkins-Nance elementary school. In the pilot program, each kindergarten student will receive 50 dollars and as they raise money through the years that will be placed…
