HIGHLIGHTS: Gray Collegiate shuts out Brashier in 2A playoffs
Gray Collegiate used a strong defensive performance in a 1-0 win over Brashier Saturday afternoon in the 2A Boys Soccer Playoffs at the West Columbia Soccer Complex.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Flora scores two-straight goals to knock off Dreher in 4A playoffs
A.C. Flora scored two unanswered goals, one in the first half and one in the second, to knock off Dreher in the 4A Boys Lower State Semifinal.
It soon may be illegal to smoke within city parks in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ It soon may be illegal to smoke within city parks in Charleston. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports the city council is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to ban all smoking in the city parks. That would include e-cigarettes. Supporters say the move is the next step after similar bans were approved in workplaces,…
Dominion Energy Dedicates Largest Solar Farm in State
RIDGELAND, SC (WOLO)– Dominion Energy, on Friday, in Jasper County, cut the ribbon on the largest solar farm in the state. A company spokesperson says the one thousand acre facility will supply power to up to 20 thousand homes in the area. The energy produced by the solar farm will be distributed by SCE&G. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Dominion
HIGHLIGHTS: Gamecocks clinch series win over No. 4 Ole Miss with 11-6 win Saturday
The Gamecocks scored in double figures in runs for the third straight game and Adam Hill allowed just three hits in six innings as the Gamecocks defeated No. 4 Ole Miss, 11-6, Saturday afternoon (May 5) at Founders Park. South Carolina has now won three straight SEC series, the first time for the Gamecocks since the 2012 season.
Sumter Police Investigating Fatal Crash
SUMTER, SC WOLO)– Sumter Police are investigating a single- vehicle crash Saturday that resulted in a woman’s death. According to police, the crash happened before 6:45 a.m. on Boulevard Road near Plowden Mill Road. Police say, an initial investigation, indicates the 2012 Chevrolet Impala she was driving ran off the left side of the road and flipped several times. Police say 31…
Lexington Coroner Identifies Man Who Died after Reportedly Fleeing Police
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner has identified the individual police say died during a crash following a police pursuit. According to the Coroner, the crash happened in the 6000 block of Saint Andrews Road at approximately 10:50PM on May 4, 2018. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Daniel Scott Bunch, 30, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due…
Deputies: Man Dies Fleeing Traffic Checkpoint
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Deputies say a man was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree during a short pursuit in Irmo Friday night. According to deputies, the pursuit began in the Fernandina Road area after deputies said he deliberately evaded a joint public safety checkpoint made up of Lexington County deputies and troopers from the South…
Kids Day Superhero Challenge at Finlay Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Grab the cape and mask, it’s Superhero day at Finlay Park. City of Columbia officials say you can put your superpowers to the test with a variety of games and activities to challenge your mental and physical strengths at the Kids Day Superhero Challenge Saturday, May 5 at Finlay Park. The event is free and will feature a…
Pet Adoption- Cinco De Meow Special in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for Cinco De Mayo. The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. Officials say all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The Cinco De Meow Pet Special will be held May…
