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SC Governor declares State of Emergency to Prepare for potential impact of Florence

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Saturday declared a State of Emergency to Prepare for the potential from Florence. The governor, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Florence impacting the state. The executive order enables all state agencies to coordinate resources in preparation for Florence, say…
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Gamecocks Hit field against Bulldogs in Script Helmets and Garnet Jerseys

Mike Gillespie,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Gamecocks are geared up for Saturday’s matchup against the third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. USC will wear the new garnet helmets with the script “Carolina” on the side, with black bottoms, garnet jerseys and white letters and numerals. Battle Armor ? pic.twitter.com/OO6bk2LsDR — Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) September 6, 2018 Coach Will Muschamp explained on his call-in show Thursday…
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Eau Claire Unity Festival Saturday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Eau Claire Community Council and the City of Columbia are hosting the annual Eau Claire Unity Festival. The event takes place Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Hyatt Park from Noon till 8:00pm. Organizers say the event is free and open to the public. You can expect to see entertainment from Terence Young Experience, Reverend Matthew Mickens…
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Gamecocks Face Bulldogs as Ranked Team

Sports Department, Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This week the Gamecocks debuted in both the AP and Amway Coaches’ Polls at #24 in the country, marking Carolina’s first ranking in either poll since the 2014 season. This marks the first time the Gamecocks are ranked in the AP poll since September 21, 2014. The Gamecocks come off a 49-15 season-opening win over Coastal Carolina…
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SC teacher surprised with fully funded classroom upgrade after ‘GMA’ segment

ABC Columbia Staff,

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – A teacher in Florence is getting the classroom update she needs thanks in part to ABC viewers! TJ Holmes helped feature her donation page on Good Morning America and viewers responded. It shows how improving your child’s classroom can be just a point and click away. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Entertainment…
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Mother, man arrested for death of abused 9-month-old in Lexington County

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The death of a 9-month-old has resulted in an arrest of the infant’s mother and another man. According to a release Friday (9/7) night from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Karla Emilady Alvarado, 33, and Noe Enrique Cabrera-Rivera, 38, were arrested Thursday and face a charge of homicide by child abuse. It says deputies responded…