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South Carolina Songwriters to Perform in Showcase Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Palmetto Songwriter’s Association is hosting its first quarter musical showcase this weekend. The free event is taking place at Foxfield Bar & Grill on Howard Street off Rosewood Street in Columbia. Three of South Carolina’s finest songwriters – Jack McGregor, Marv Ward and Paisley Marie – will be showcasing their musical talents, starting at 8 p.m….

USC’s seniors making most of first, only NCAA Tourney

All throughout the Gamecocks road to the Sweet 16, Carolina’s seniors have made moments and left an impact on their program. Irmo alum Justin McKie, Duane Notice, and SEC Player of the Year Sindarius Thornwell have helped lead Frank Martin’s team to the verge of program history, one win from what would be USC’s first Elite 8 appearance ever in…

Chapin Residents Petition Against Proposed School

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO)- Residents of one Lexington County town are voicing concerns about the possibility of a school being built on what a road they say is busy and heavily traveled road. Over 350 citizens of Chapin have signed a petition against developing an elementary school on Amicks Ferry Road. One neighbor who lives off Amicks Ferry supports the petition,…

On the Job: Brewing Beer at River Rat

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – After about three years in business, Columbia-based River Rat Brewery has expanded distribution to North Carolina, and continues to grow. In that time, brewmaster Drew Walker’s job description has, as well. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal spent a morning working with Walker to find out what goes into brewing beer. It turns out, there’s more to…

Cayce Church Opens Doors For Those Mourning 4 Lives Lost in House Fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Cayce Church opened its doors Wednesday night to help comfort those who are still grieving after a house fire claimed the life of two parents and their two children. “Heaven’s gain is our loss,” Kelly Family friend, Rick Shull said. A moving and emotional prayer service was held for those mourning the death of Amanda,…