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Carolina Cup at Springdale Race Course

CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)– Thousands are expected to descend on Springdale Race Course in Camden this weekend for the Carolina Cup. This year, the 84th Steeplechase, falls on Easter weekend. The race course welcomes all those who don the traditional sundresses, big hats and of course, bow-ties. Organizers are looking forward to the crowd and the horse races. The gates at the…

SC Lawmakers Plan to return Next Month for Debate Budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina lawmakers are planning to return next month to debate a funding plan for state government. The Senate voted 32-13 on Wednesday to set April 9 as the date for a briefing on the chamber’s budget process. Floor debate would begin the following day. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman says his panel voted earlier…

Offices in City of Columbia Closed for Good Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A reminder that the City of Columbia offices will be closed Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday. According to city officials, recycling, garbage and yard waste will remain on regular schedule for Good Friday. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1. Categories: Local News, News

Sumter officials identify two suspects in robbery case

Anahea Nickolette Blazer Robert Turner SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter detectives and U.S. Postal Service agents have identified two suspects in the recent theft of packages and mail from residences. Officers are looking for Robert Paul Turner, 31, also known as Jeremy Blazer and Anahea Nickolette Blazer, 25. Both face petty larceny charges after taking merchandise delivered to at least two…

CPD searching for suspect in connection with car break-ins

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department needs help identifying a man who is accused of breaking into two trucks at Stadium Village Lofts on Key Rd. last weekend. According to CPD, he swiped credit cards from the trucks and used them at a local gas station. If you have any information please call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-888-CRIME-SC      …

Roseanne Barr, President Donald Trump: Latest

NEW YORK (AP) – Roseanne Barr is reveling in President Donald Trump’s congratulatory call after her sitcom returned to impressive ratings. Barr posted Thursday on Twitter that it was a “thrill” to get a phone call from Trump. He’s the fifth U.S. president she’s received support from, Barr says. In another post, Barr says she feels humbled to consider the…

A’ja Wilson collects another National Player of the Year award

South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson was named Associated Press National Player of the Year, the media organization announced today after a vote of selected writers from across the country. Wilson’s unprecedented career with the Gamecocks culminated in her becoming the first in program history to capture national player of the year honors from multiple organizations.

Utility Rate Cut Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)–South Carolina utility customers will have to keep waiting to see how much they could continue to pay in surcharges to fund a failed multi-billion dollar nuclear project. The state Senate adjourned Thursday without further debate on a measure that would reduce South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. customers’ rates by 13 percent until the end of this…