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Clemson’s Dexter Lawrence, 2 more Tigers facing suspension before CFB playoff

CLEMSON, SC (WOLO) – Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney Monday (12/24) announced three players, including defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence could be suspended before Saturday’s College Football Playoff matchup against Notre Dame. Lawrence and his teammates would not be suspended until a separate testing lab from the NCAA looks at their B sample provided. That decision will be final to whether…

Lower gas prices greet drivers this Christmas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Santa is bringing a dip in prices at the pump this Christmas. According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in Columbia have fallen 4 cents a gallon in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $1.93 a gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. The national average has fallen 5.9 cents per gallon to $2.31/g, according…

Private school raises $40,000 for 7 officers shot in ambush

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A private school in Darlington has raised $30,000 for the families of seven officers who authorities say were shot during an ambush earlier this year. The Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School presented checked for $4,825 to each officer or their family on Tuesday. Florence Police Sgt. Terrence Carrway and Florence County Sheriff’s investigator Farrah Turner were killed in…

Business owner asks judge to let him remove Confederate flag

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – The lawyer for a South Carolina restaurant owner who wants to get rid of a Confederate flag in front of his business says it is a historical display in an area only zoned for businesses. The Sons of Confederate Veterans were given a small piece of land in front of Edisto River Creamery in Orangeburg by…

Looking to entertain the kids on break? Check out Winterfest at State Museum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking for a little winter fun with the kids this Christmas break? Winterfest is now underway at the South Carolina State Museum. The event features holidays around the world, a Nutcracker performance, visits with Santa and a chance to ride the new North Pole Express. Winterfest runs through January 6, 2019. Museum officials say you can enjoy Holidays…

Christmas Tree Safety Demonstration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It’s always fun looking at all the different Christmas trees this time of year and how people get creative with decorating them, but sometimes, they can cause more heartache than happiness. The Columbia fire department doesn’t want to stop by your house this holiday season and a way to ensure that is by checking the health of your…