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Midlands Restaurants Win Big During March Madness

Midlands Restaurants Cashing in as Gamecocks Win

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Gamecocks basketball teams aren’t the only ones catching wins, Midlands restaurants have been cashing in W’s as well. Some owners say the NCAA Tournament games have brought in their largest crowds. “Game nights are extraordinary,” Natalia Gathers, Wild Wings Cafe Bartender said. If you can’t go to the party then bring it to you! That seems to…

DSS Child Abuse Verdict

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Department of Social Services says the abuse of a toddler that led to a $3.75 million verdict against the agency is a heartbreaking tragedy. DSS spokeswoman Karen Wingo said Monday the number of child abuse investigations has nearly doubled from 2013 to 2016 as complaints are investigated more often. New DSS Director Susan…

Funeral Services Held for Family Members Killed in Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It was a somber goodbye Monday for friends and family of the Kelly family. Four members of the family, killed in a house fire a week ago. were laid to rest. Scott Kelly, his wife Mandy, two of their children, 9 year old Lizzie and ten month old Judah were remembered Monday. Their two other children and their…

“Gamecock Jesus” Looks Forward to Final Four Trip

Student Who Started GoFundMe Page Says He Deserves It

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just last week, Carlton Thompson, better known as Gamecock Jesus or Baseline Jesus, told ABC Columbia he wished he could watch his Gamecocks make their historic tournament run in-person. Today, his wish has been granted thanks to the support of the Gamecock community. USC Junior, Michael Murtaugh III created a GoFundMe page to help get the fan…

USC Fans Still Celebrating: Road to the Final Four

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gamecock fans are still riding high after the University of South Carolina’s Men’s Basketball team stunned Florida Sunday for a spot in the Final Four. Fans, students and die hards are celebrating across the Midlands and the state. Near campus it was a celebration like none have seen, complete with dips in the fountain near the campus…

Garnet and Black Spring Game Kickoff Changed for Final Four

Gamecock athletics announced on Monday that the Carolina football team will hold their annual Garnet and Black Spring Game Saturday earlier in the day, due to the men’s basketball team playing in their first Final Four. Kickoff at Williams-Brice Stadium was set for 2 p.m., now the athletics department stated the new start time will be at noon. After winning…

Columbia Man Found Hiding in Leaves After Breaking Into Vacant Orangeburg Business

Bryan Marra ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies found a 41-year-old Columbia man hiding in some leaves over the weekend after a motorist reported suspicious activity near a former Orangeburg business. On March 26, Bryan Marra is accused of going to the former Ryan’s in Orangeburg, forcing his way into the vacant budiling and causing $10,000 in damages….