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Last Year’s March Madness Snub “Inspires” Gamecocks

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — The heartbreak of 2016 has turned into fuel for 2017. A year after being one of the last teams left out of the NCAA Tournament, the Gamecocks have made the most of their first March Madness appearance since 2004, shocking their sport by making it to the Final Four. Sports Director Mike Gillespie is at Univeristy…

Thornwell Feeling Better, Back at USC Practice

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — After missing Thursday’s practice due to illness, Gamecocks star guard Sindarius Thornwell stepped on the court at the Final Four for the first time Friday. Sports Director Mike Gillespie is with USC as they prep to face Gonzaga in the National Semifinal Saturday (6:09 p.m.). Hear from Thornwell and head coach Frank Martin by clicking the…

Five Points Bar Owner Booked, Charged with Assaulting USC Student

Courtesy: Alvin S Glenn Detention Center COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Five Points bar owner has been charged in the assault of a University of South Carolina student, after Columbia Police said he turned himself in early Friday. Investigators said Daniel Wells, 29, is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, stemming from an incident that happened…

Artists Open Studios for Weekend-Long Tour

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Mix and mingle with Midlands artists during this weekend’s self-guided, free Columbia Open Studios tour. The annual, weekend-long event takes families and friends along a trail of 64 artists’ studios through Richland and Lexington Counties. 701 Center for Contemporary Art has produced the studio tour since 2011. Studios will be open Saturday, from 10 a.m. to…