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Thousands Show up to USC’s Championship Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Thousands of Gamecock fans filled downtown Columbia for the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team’s NCAA National Championship with a parade. A sea of garnet and black poured into the streets to honor the ladies who brought back home a championship title. Speakers at the event were Mayor Steve Benjamin, Congressman Jim Clyburn, athletui Director Ray…

Egypt Declares Three-Month State of Emergency After Palm Sunday Church Bombings Kill 44

ABC NEWS- Suicide bombers struck hours apart at two Coptic churches in northern Egypt, killing 44 people and turning Palm Sunday services into scenes of horror and outrage at the government that led the president to call for a three-month state of emergency. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the violence, adding to fears that extremists are shifting their…

USC Alum Pulls Off Surprise Proposal at Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- It was a celebration of love at the University of South Carolina’s basketball parade on Sunday. A USC alum, TyShawn Dow, surprised his girlfriend of 6 years with a proposal at the end of the parade celebration. With a little help from Mayor Benjamin , Dow got the crowds attention and was able propose. “I was very…

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a tow truck Saturday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says, Sean Crosby White,40, of Columbia died after his motorcycle collided with a tow truck. Troopers say White was driving North on Two Notch Road when he crashed into a tow truck that was making a left turn….

SC Drought Continues in Parts of State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – While parts of South Carolina are cleaning up from severe storms and flooding this week, most of the northern part of the state continues to deal with drought. The state Drought Response Committee met Thursday, and members said a few weeks of rain haven’t been enough to make up for months of dry weather. The worst…

Coroner Identifies Man Killed In Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after an apparent break-in ended with a man fatally shot. Officers say they were initially dispatched to the scene for a burglary call and saw signs of a break-in. When they entered the home to investigate further, they found a man deceased. Officers also learned that several electronics were stolen from the home. According…

City Parade to Celebrate NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According to officials, here are the details for anyone who wants to join in on the celebration:   The parade route…

Researchers: 2 Major Hurricanes Predicted

(WOLO)– Researchers at Colorado State University expect this year to be a relatively calm Hurricane Season. Researchers project 11 named storms will develop during the season. Four storms are expected to become Hurricanes say researchers, two of those could reach major hurricane strength with sustained winds of 111-miles per hour. The Atlantic Hurricane Season  runs June 1-November 30. Categories: Local News,…

SC Legislature taking Spring Break Furlough

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Both chambers of the South Carolina Legislature are taking a break the week before Easter. The House and Senate started their spring break when they adjourned Thursday. When lawmakers return April 18, just 12 legislative days will remain in this year’s regular session. The General Assembly generally meets Tuesday through Thursday. Their to-do list will include…

Unemployment Rate Drops in U.S.

(WOLO)– Good News on the job front. The Unemployment rate in the U.S. dropped in March to 4.5%, that’s the lowest in 10 years according to numbers released this week. Wages were higher in March compared to one year ago, On the down side, officials say America only added 98,000 jobs in March. The Unemployment rate in South Carolina is…