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RCSD Investigating Shooting of Three Men

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent three men to the hospital Friday night. Deputies responded to a shots fired call in the 7000 block of Garners Ferry Road. Upon arrival officers found three men shot in the upper and lower body. All three victims were taken to a local hospital. Their conditions are unknown…

CPD Investigation of Five Points Assault Clears Moore and Samuel, Warrant for Dread

The Columbia Police Department has put out a warrant for former Gamecocks linebacker Jalen Dread for Simple Assault after being accused of assaulting a male at the “Five Points Saloon” last Saturday. Current USC players Deebo Samuel and Skai Moore have been linked to the story. CPD investigators state that Moore, a redshirt-senior linebacker was present at the establishment, but…

Rosewood Crawfish Festival

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for some crawfish. The 2017 Rosewood Crawfish Festival is Saturday in Columbia. The festival kicks off at 11am and runs until 8pm  Where:           Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC 29205 Details:          -Crawdaddy Dash 5k Run at 9 a.m. (Awards at 10:30 a.m.)                        -Festival Gates Open at 11 a.m. -Music from more than 15 bands starts at…

Gamecock Student-Athletes Set For Graduation This Weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina Athletics celebrates 104 current and former student-athletes who will participate in graduation ceremonies this weekend at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks have continued to excel in the classroom during the 2016-17 school year, as 90 student-athletes were named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll, while 78 earned a spot on the Winter Honor…

Potbellied Pig: Swine Suspect in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– A potbellied pig is now in custody after giving Lexington County Deputies the ‘swine slip’. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received calls about a roaming pig, sneaking up on unsuspecting folks and causing minor traffic delays by running into the middle of the street. Deputies captured the pig, but the pig managed to escape the animal holding area….

SC Legislator Resigning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Rep. Harold Mitchell says he’s resigning after 12 years in the Legislature for health reasons. Local media outlets report that Mitchell was to announce his resignation Friday afternoon. The 51-year-old Spartanburg Democrat said he’s “decided to listen to the doctors and the warnings they have given me.” The former chairman of the Legislative Black…