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Wilson leads No. 5 South Carolina past Georgia 72-48

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — No. 5 South Carolina needed a big effort to open the Southeastern Conference Tournament, with all-SEC forward Alaina Coates sidelined again because of an ankle injury. It helped the top-seeded Gamecocks to have two-time SEC player of the year A’ja Wilson to lean on. The 6-foot-5 Wilson had 18 points, seven rebounds and seven blocks in…
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“Food Network” Headed to Columbia to Taste Giant Cinnamon Roll

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Shandon business, that’s only been open for eight months, will be the focus of a Food Network shoot Saturday. “Ginormous Foods” is featuring “The Devine Cinnamon Roll” on a Midlands-based episode. The show was was drawn to the cafe because of its 12 pound CinnaMonster cinnamon roll cake. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal headed into the kitchen…

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Two Arrested in Gaston Homicide

Kimberlei Davis

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies say two Gaston men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in his Shadow Dale Drive home during a welfare check last month. According to arrest warrants, Charles Anthony Allen Jr., 22, and Clenord James Graham, 33, are charged with murder, kidnapping, burglary and criminal conspiracy in…
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Richland County Legislators Recommend Six New Recreation Commissioners

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly a year after legislators called for the suspension of the Richland County Recreation Commission, county delegates recommended six new commissioners for the agency. “I’m very excited about those we’ve recommended. They come from diverse areas geographically in the county, there’s diversity in their backgrounds and experience, and they will all bring a lot to the new…