HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: Gamecocks top Georgia for second-straight win
Wesley Myers scored 15 points and made five of South Carolina’s 13 3-pointers as the Gamecocks beat Georgia 66-57 on Wednesday night.
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USC Unveils Statue of First African-American Professor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A piece of history now stands tall on the University of South Carolina’s campus. The first African-American professor at USC was honored Wednesday in a special unveiling. The monumental moment has been 8 years in the making thanks to some former university students who say black history month was the perfect time to unveil the 9 foot tall…
Mayors from across the country meet in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Mayors and business leaders from across the country are meeting in Columbia this week. “Accelerator for America” seeks to replicate successful local initiatives from city to city across the country. Organizers say the program is a unique and critical resource to help make a difference in people’s lives. Among Wednesday’s (2/21) visitors were mayors of Los…
Future Farmers of America Appreciation Day
Hundreds of future farmers converged on to the Statehouse grounds to make sure the state continues agricultural success.
Snapchat School Threat
A Student reports yet another threat this time posted to the app Snapchat.
Columbia Reacts to Reverend Billy Graham’s Death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Reverend Billy Graham died at his home North Carolina Wednesday morning. Graham was born just one state over but he made several stops in the Palmetto State throughout his lifetime. Several people in Columbia said Graham left a big imprint on their lives. Raphael Anzenberger, a global evangelist and adjunct professor at Columbia International University, said Billy…
Proposed Bill Would Make It Illegal For Teens To Buy AR-15
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– A representative is asking his colleagues to join him in changing gun laws to make it harder for teens to get their hands on weapons. The new bill would make it illegal for anyone under 20-years-old to purchase an AR-15. After the Florida school shooting there have been cries across the country for gun control, today…
Grand Re-Opening of Cayce Riverwalk Phase Two
CAYCE, SC ( WOLO) — Thursday, Cayce officials will host a grand re-opening of Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk. According to City leaders, in June of 2015, the Riverland Park area was flooded by the rising Congaree River and during the October 2015 flood. Phase II of the Riverwalk begins at the entrance of the Cayce Cove Apartment complex…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Lawmakers React to Billy Graham’s Passing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to the death of ‘America’s Pastor’ Bill Graham. Graham died Tuesday at the age of 99. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacted to the Evangelists death on Twitter: One of the greatest messengers of Christ has gone to his heavenly reward. Dr. Graham spread the good news to millions across the world and…
Imagine Dragons Coming to Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Grammy award winning band Imagine Dragons is coming to Colonial Life Arena. The multi-platinum band will bring their Evolve tour to Columbia on July 7th. Tickets go on sale March 3rd. Categories: Entertainment News, Local News, News
