COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A local food bank is in need of donations. According to officials with Harvest Hope Food Bank, they’re facing a shortage this time of year, they tell ABC Columbia News the warehouses are down to less than a day’s supply. Harvest Hope is the state’s largest food bank, covering 20 counties and feeding nearly 50,000 people each week….
Veteran South Carolina Sen. John Courson is scheduled to appear in court on accusations he used campaign donations for personal expenses.
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce supports allowing ex-cons to erase more minor offenses from their criminal records to make it easier for them to get a job.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Supporters of the Special Olympics will rally on the State House steps Tuesday. According to organizers, the annual Statehouse Rally will take place at 11am. During the event 2,000+ students, teachers and supporters from around the state are expected to show up to rally their support for the 25,588 athletes in our state competing in the Special…
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Before they climbed the ladder to take their turn cutting the nets, Kaela Davis and A’ja Wilson started dancing. And dancing. The band blared inches away, and they danced some more. A spectacular, spontaneous moment for South Carolina’s two biggest stars: one headed to her first Final Four, and the other going back to chase the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Gamecocks basketball teams aren’t the only ones catching wins, Midlands restaurants have been cashing in W’s as well. Some owners say the NCAA Tournament games have brought in their largest crowds. “Game nights are extraordinary,” Natalia Gathers, Wild Wings Cafe Bartender said. If you can’t go to the party then bring it to you! That seems to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Department of Social Services says the abuse of a toddler that led to a $3.75 million verdict against the agency is a heartbreaking tragedy. DSS spokeswoman Karen Wingo said Monday the number of child abuse investigations has nearly doubled from 2013 to 2016 as complaints are investigated more often. New DSS Director Susan…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It was a somber goodbye Monday for friends and family of the Kelly family. Four members of the family, killed in a house fire a week ago. were laid to rest. Scott Kelly, his wife Mandy, two of their children, 9 year old Lizzie and ten month old Judah were remembered Monday. Their two other children and their…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just last week, Carlton Thompson, better known as Gamecock Jesus or Baseline Jesus, told ABC Columbia he wished he could watch his Gamecocks make their historic tournament run in-person. Today, his wish has been granted thanks to the support of the Gamecock community. USC Junior, Michael Murtaugh III created a GoFundMe page to help get the fan…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gamecock fans are still riding high after the University of South Carolina’s Men’s Basketball team stunned Florida Sunday for a spot in the Final Four. Fans, students and die hards are celebrating across the Midlands and the state. Near campus it was a celebration like none have seen, complete with dips in the fountain near the campus…
