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Sumter Man Charged in Ongoing Fatal Wreck Investigation

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Sumter Police are continuing to investigate after a man was killed in a crash late Saturday night. The wreck happened before 11:45 p.m. on Broad Street between Wilson Hall and Mason roads. Officers say initial reports indicate a Nissan Sentra and a Yukon met nearly head on after the Yukon turned off Mason Road in the wrong…

Gamecocks marching on to first Final Four

NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) — The Gamecocks have stepped over mountains on their run through the NCAA Tournament. On Sunday afternoon, at the Mecca of basketball – Madison Square Garden – each player and Frank Martin took turns climbing the ladder and cutting the nets down. Seven-seed Carolina came back from a seven-point halftime deficit and defeated SEC rival, four-seed…

Columbia Open Art Studios

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for local artists to open up their works to Columbia. 64 artists in the City of Columbia, Lexington and Richland counties will take part in the Columbia Open Studios. According to organizers, this is the seventh annual event and it is free to the public. It is being sponsored by 701 Center for Contemporary Art….

Thornwell’s rise coincides with the Gamecocks ride to Elite 8

NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) — The SEC Player of the Year has made a strong case for being the most outstanding of the NCAA Tournament to this point. In his first go through March Madness, Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell has taken the brackets and opposition by storm. Averaging 25.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and two steals a game through the Sweet…

Familiar foes USC and Florida fight for the Final Four

NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) — The Gamecocks and Gators have played against each other plenty of times, but no previous matchup holds similar stakes to their Sunday showdown. USC and UF, each representing the SEC, will face off in NYC in the Elite 8 at Madison Square Garden at 2:20 p.m. Carolina has already gone farther into March Madness than…

Glo For a Cure Event Raises Money For Sanfilippo Syndrome

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Dozens of South Carolinians lit up Wheat street in Columbia Saturday night to raise money for Sanfilippo Syndrome. The cure Sanilippo Foundation hosted its annual Glo For a Cure 5k Walk/Run at Blatt PE Center. This event was spearheaded after a Forest Acres family found out their daughter had the disease. Glenn and Cara O’Neill’s daughter Eliza was…

Top-seeded South Carolina overwhelms upset-minded Quinnipiac

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Sure, South Carolina knew a little something about Quinnipiac’s surprising NCAA Tournament run as Connecticut’s other Sweet 16 team. The Gamecocks ignored the “Q” on the front of the opposing jersey and immediately went to work. Kaela Davis, A’ja Wilson and top-seeded South Carolina overpowered the upstarts from the opening tip, scoring the first 16 points…

Multiple Agencies Investigating After Child Shot in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Multiple agencies are investigating a shooting that sent a 4-year-old boy to the hospital Saturday. Columbia police say the shooting happened Saturday afternoon at the Cypress Run Apartments on Broad River Road. Officers say initial information indicates that the child found a gun that wasn’t properly secured. The 4-year-old is out of surgery and continues to be monitored…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Hosts Town Hall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to voice your concerns to your State Lawmakers in Washington? U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is hosting a Town Hall Saturday in Columbia. It will take place at Noon at the Columbia Metro Convention Center. It’s first come, first serve, in terms of questions and answers so organizers ask you to plan accordingly.   Categories: Local News,…