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South Carolina plans statue of hoops star A’ja Wilson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Basketball star A’ja Wilson is getting a statue at South Carolina. University President Harris Pastides closed graduation ceremonies Saturday by announcing the school plans to build a statue of the national player of the year. Wilson helped South Carolina win the 2017 NCAA title and left as the school’s all-time scoring leader. Wilson received a loud…

Ready for Crawfish? Rosewood Crawfish Festival in Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The 13th Rosewood Crawfish Festival returns this weekend to the Capital City.  According to Dave Britt with the Rosewood Business Association, this years event starts with the Crawdaddy Dash, followed by the day long festival. Britt says that since Crawfish are not local to the area, 10,000 pounds of the clawed critters are shipped in from New Orleans….

Harvest Hope Stamp Out Hunger Saturday with Postal Service

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You have a chance to help Harvest Hope Food Bank and the U-S Postal Service “Stamp” out hunger. This saturday Postal Carriers will collect non-perishable food donations. All you have to do is leave the donations by your mailbox. Davis bourne, board chairman of Harvest Hope, says it’s an easy way to help those in need. Categories: Local…

Senator Graham Defends Mueller

Washington, DC (WOLO) — South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham is defending Special Counsel Robert Mueller, responding to comments made by Vice President Mike Pence. Pence said the Special Council should wrap up the Russia investigation. Graham suggested the Vice President should stay out of the probe and let Mueller do his job. Meanwhile Pence says he and the President are…

Supreme Court Justice Donald Beatty receives honorary degree from USC Law School

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina Law School held its commencement ceremony on the historic Horseshoe today. State Supreme Court Justice Donald Beatty received an honorary degree. Graduation ceremonies were also held at the Koger Center and Colonial Life Arena. Throughout the weekend more than 6,700 Gamecocks will receive their diplomas. Categories: Local News, News, State