COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This 4th of July weekend, insurance agents are sharing advice to keep things in and around your home protected. “Inside, you want to have some timers on some lights that come on and off and we recommend you vary those so they’re not coming on and off at the same time. You want to make sure all…
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed on South Beltine Boulevard overnight.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Mark Kingston has been named the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. He becomes the 30th head coach in the history of Gamecock Baseball. Kingston comes to Carolina following a three-year stint as the head coach at USF. He compiled a 100-78-1 record while in Tampa,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The man who’s led South Carolina’s largest zoo for more than 40 years is stepping down. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden president and CEO Palmer “Satch” Krantz’s retirement takes effect June 30. The Columbia zoo is the top tourist attraction in South Carolina, with more than 1.2 million visitors last year. Krantz joined the zoo in 1973…
Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting and are asking for your help to develop leads.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The road bill that raises the state’s gas tax for the first time in 30 years will take effect this Saturday, July 1st. Drivers statewide will be paying two cents more every year for the next six years. While they may be familiar with the change that is coming at the gas pumps, some may not know that…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The contract is expected to be finalized tomorrow morning by the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees. USF currently pays Kingston around $140,000 per season base salary, but USC is expected to…
President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban begins Thursday. President Trump says this is a necessary step in keeping American citizens safe, but there are grey areas in the executive order. The Supreme Court partially reinstated President Trump’s travel ban on six predominantly Muslim countries, but said those with a bona fide relationship can still enter. Law professor MARSHA Zug says…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to numerous sources, South Carolina plans to hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to the same role at USC. The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has a meeting set for Friday morning to finalize Kingston’s contract. Kingston is considered to be one of the best up-and-coming head coaches in the business,…
Timothy Browder/Provided SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Seven children were inside a residence when deputies say a man set the home on fire. Timothy Browder, 36, was arrested Wednesday and is charged with second degree arson, seven counts of unlawful conduct toward a child, filing a false insurance claim and burning property to defraud insurers. The incident occurred at a…
