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Staley Speaks on her “Netlace’s” Meaning for Dreamers

Ever since the Gamecocks cut down the nets in Dallas, Dawn Staley’s been seen everywhere wearing her piece of history. There’s a reason for that. The Gamecocks’ head coach isn’t rocking the piece of her program’s first ever national championship to be boastful, but to inspire. Staley spoke at the Gamecocks’ title parade on Sunday about the reason behind her…

Mayor Renames Block to CLA “Dawn Staley Way”

While recounting the Gamecocks’ journey to the top at their NCAA Championship parade Sunday, Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was provided with another, but unexpected blessing. The block leading up to Colonial Life Arena on Lincoln St., between Pendleton and Assembly, will now be known as “Dawn Staley Way”. Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the renaming of the street on…

Thousands Show up to USC’s Championship Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Thousands of Gamecock fans filled downtown Columbia for the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team’s NCAA National Championship with a parade. A sea of garnet and black poured into the streets to honor the ladies who brought back home a championship title. Speakers at the event were Mayor Steve Benjamin, Congressman Jim Clyburn, athletui Director Ray…

USC Alum Pulls Off Surprise Proposal at Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- It was a celebration of love at the University of South Carolina’s basketball parade on Sunday. A USC alum, TyShawn Dow, surprised his girlfriend of 6 years with a proposal at the end of the parade celebration. With a little help from Mayor Benjamin , Dow got the crowds attention and was able propose. “I was very…

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a tow truck Saturday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says, Sean Crosby White,40, of Columbia died after his motorcycle collided with a tow truck. Troopers say White was driving North on Two Notch Road when he crashed into a tow truck that was making a left turn….

Coroner Identifies Man Killed In Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after an apparent break-in ended with a man fatally shot. Officers say they were initially dispatched to the scene for a burglary call and saw signs of a break-in. When they entered the home to investigate further, they found a man deceased. Officers also learned that several electronics were stolen from the home. According…

City Parade to Celebrate NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According to officials, here are the details for anyone who wants to join in on the celebration:   The parade route…

Researchers: 2 Major Hurricanes Predicted

(WOLO)– Researchers at Colorado State University expect this year to be a relatively calm Hurricane Season. Researchers project 11 named storms will develop during the season. Four storms are expected to become Hurricanes say researchers, two of those could reach major hurricane strength with sustained winds of 111-miles per hour. The Atlantic Hurricane Season  runs June 1-November 30. Categories: Local News,…

SC Legislature taking Spring Break Furlough

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Both chambers of the South Carolina Legislature are taking a break the week before Easter. The House and Senate started their spring break when they adjourned Thursday. When lawmakers return April 18, just 12 legislative days will remain in this year’s regular session. The General Assembly generally meets Tuesday through Thursday. Their to-do list will include…

2 Inmates Charged With Murder of 4 Inmates at SC Prison

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  Two convicts who were already serving life sentences for killing a mother and her child have been charged with murder in the strangulation deaths of four inmates inside a South Carolina prison. Arrest warrants released early Saturday say 35-year-old Denver Simmons and 25-year-old Jacob Philip lured each inmate into a cell at Kirkland Correctional Institution in Columbia…