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Federal Investigators checking tires on bus involved in deadly NC Crash

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) (CNN)- Two federal investigators are going to North Carolina to check the tires on a bus that crashed killing four people on their way to a South Carolina junior college’s first ever football game. National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Christopher O’Neil said in a statement that the agency hasn’t decided whether a full investigation is needed into…

NC Highway Patrol Releases Victims’ Names of Saturday’s Bus Crash

By: WCCB

UPDATE: The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has released the names of the four that died in Saturday’s collision on US74 by-pass near Hamlet, N.C. The driver has been identified as 43-year-old Brian Andre Kirkpatrick. The three passengers are identified as 21-year-old Devonte Gibson, 19-year-old Tito Hamilton Jr., and 8-year-old Darice Hicks. RICHMOND, N.C. – Four passengers are dead and forty-two others are injured…

McIlwain starts, defense saves USC in 20-15 win

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina ‘s defense accepted coach Will Muschamp’s challenge and his freshman quarterback made his coach’s decision to start him look good as the Gamecocks beat East Carolina 20-15 on Saturday. After last week’s loss, Muschamp said he had to find players who could tackle. His defense did him even better, picking off a pass and…

(5) Clemson routs SC State 59-0 in shortened game

Clemson’s Deon Cain, right, pulls in a pass for a touchdown while being defended by South Carolina State’s Devondre Powell during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Fueled by a 31-point first quarter, No. 3 Clemson routed SC State 59-0 on Saturday afternoon…

Update: Missing 19 yr old Autistic Teen Found Safe

NEWBERRY, SC –Update The missing 19 year old with autism was located near Pinedale ct. on Lake Murray. He is being examied by medical personel. The Newberry County  Sheriff’s Office and Rescue Squads are searching for a missing 19 year old with autism. According to deputies, the individual left a home on Lake Rd. outside of Prosperity near Lake Murray…

Greek Festival Underway in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands is going greek! From Baklava to Gyros to dance, the annual Greek Festival is underway this weekend. It’s taking place on Sumter Street near the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Admission is free. Festival Hours:   Saturday from 10am to 10pm and Sunday from Noon to 8pm   Categories: Local News Tags: Greek Festival

Watch: Midlands Gas Prices Falling

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You’ll have some extra change in your wallet when filling up at the gas station. Prices at the pump continue to fall in the Midlands. The average price for a regular gallon of gas now stands at $1.87 a gallon. Nationwide drivers are paying $2.17 a gallon.     Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices

Muschamp, USC Look to Rebound Against Surging ECU

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For a team outside the Power Five, East Carolina has done a great job of taking down some marquee programs. The Pirates have won six of their past eight Power Five matchups, including last week’s 33-30 victory over North Carolina State. Next up, the Pirates (2-0) take on a Southeastern Conference opponent in South Carolina…