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Top-seeded South Carolina overwhelms upset-minded Quinnipiac

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Sure, South Carolina knew a little something about Quinnipiac’s surprising NCAA Tournament run as Connecticut’s other Sweet 16 team. The Gamecocks ignored the “Q” on the front of the opposing jersey and immediately went to work. Kaela Davis, A’ja Wilson and top-seeded South Carolina overpowered the upstarts from the opening tip, scoring the first 16 points…

Multiple Agencies Investigating After Child Shot in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Multiple agencies are investigating a shooting that sent a 4-year-old boy to the hospital Saturday. Columbia police say the shooting happened Saturday afternoon at the Cypress Run Apartments on Broad River Road. Officers say initial information indicates that the child found a gun that wasn’t properly secured. The 4-year-old is out of surgery and continues to be monitored…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Hosts Town Hall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to voice your concerns to your State Lawmakers in Washington? U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is hosting a Town Hall Saturday in Columbia. It will take place at Noon at the Columbia Metro Convention Center. It’s first come, first serve, in terms of questions and answers so organizers ask you to plan accordingly.   Categories: Local News,…

Carolina feeling “sweet” after shutting down Baylor

NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) — For the first time in program history, the Gamecock men are marching on the Elite 8. Carolina nearly controlled their Sweet 16 game against Baylor from the start, building on a 15 point halftime lead to beat the Bears 70-50 on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. After waiting 44 years for a single March…

Gamecocks still dancing, beat Baylor for first Elite 8 appearance

For the first time in program history, the Gamecocks are officially Elite. Seven-seed USC stormed past three-seed Baylor at Madison Square Garden Friday night 70-50, upsetting a second-straight higher seeded opponent in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Elite 8 for the first time in program history. Powered by an 18-0 run over 7:43 of game time in the first…

New Survey Claims Potato Salad is the Luckiest Gamecock Game Day Food

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to a new study by Grubhub.com, an unlikely dish may bring good luck to the Gamecocks.  The study claims that potato salad was ordered nearly 250 percent more than any other food on South Carolina Men’s Basketball winning game days. Folks around the Midlands were surprised by the findings. Gamecock fans we spoke to seemed to…

Gamecock Fans Descend on NYC for March Madness

New York, New York (WOLO)– Start spreading the Gamecock cheer. Friday night University of South Carolina fans descended on New York City and Madison Square Garden to cheer on the Gamecock Men’s Basketball team. The program, led by head coach Frank Martin, is making history. The Gamecocks have been the story of the Tournament, after knocking off (10) Marquette and…