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Top Recruit Zion Williamson Commits to Duke

ESPN,( WOLO)–Spartanburg high school standout Zion Williamson announced his pick Saturday night. Zion is headed to Duke University to play for the Blue Devils. The University of South Carolina and Clemson were among his choices. Williamson thanked both Clemson and South Carolina for their recruitments. “I still have a lot of for my state. I love my state to death,”…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Latest on Government Shutdown

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the latest on the U.S. Government shutdown. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement: “Leader McConnell mentioned last night he was willing to make a proposal for a CR through February 8 and seek resolution on immigration, disaster…

Government Shutdown: Who’s Affected

(AP)–ABC NEWS  Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they’ll be able to return to work and how long they’ll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered a government shutdown. Many government operations will continue — U.S. troops will stay at their posts and mail will get…

Hundreds Come Out to Remember 108-Year-Old Midlands Woman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One of the oldest members of the community was celebrated by hundreds in Columbia, Friday. Donella Brown Wilson’s 108 years of life in the Midlands was celebrated in a ceremony at Union Baptist Church on Germany Street. The church where Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong member was packed with so many people, each of them remembering her…

Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State wildlife officials are asking anglers to throw back a certain fish. The Department of Natural Resources says if you’re fishing and you catch a Spotted Seatrout, let it live to fight another day. A DNR spokesperson says the recent stretch of cold weather has caused Seatrout numbers to dwindle. Throwing them back will give them…