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Last year Tebow, this year Fortnite: Columbia Fireflies knock one out of the park with viral tweet

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Fireflies hit one out of the park on social media this weekend. During Saturday’s game against Lakewood, the team sent out a tweet that has made more than 2 million impressions on the social media site, more than any other post they have had since coming to Columbia in 2016; and that’s including any…

Mother Daughter Killed in SC Home

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the deaths of a woman and her daughter found inside their South Carolina home. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore tells media outlets the bodies of 79-year-old Judith Calvert and 50-year-old Theresa Wright were found Sunday afternoon. Shore says a relative who hadn’t been able to get in touch with the women by phone…

Mother, 2 kids killed in fiery crash on I-95

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – A mother and her two children died in a fiery crash on I-95 near Holly Hill, SC on Monday. Amber Stanley, 24, and her two children Jack (4) and Autumn (2) from Callahan, Florida, all died as a result of the crash. Officials say the incident occurred when Stanley struck an alligator that was crossing I-95….

Dog Bites SC Deputy

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a South Carolina woman who let out her three aggressive dogs to attack a deputy has been charged with second-degree assault and battery. Greenville County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ryan Flood said the officer was bitten on the arm and leg Saturday evening. He was released from the hospital after receiving stitches. Flood says the deputy…

Kids take the Superhero Challenge in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some caped crusaders invaded Finlay Park over the weekend for fitness and fun. It was all part of the the kids day Superhero Challenge that the city of Columbia puts on. The event aims to challenge the mental and physical strengths , and of course  have a lot of fun. Dozens gathered to try their skills at superhero…