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Gamecocks Going Straight to Dallas for Final Four

Following their Elite Eight victory Monday night over three-seed Florida State, the top-seed Gamecocks aren’t wasting any time getting started on their Final Four experience. Dawn Staley and her players are going right to Dallas. Kaela Davis won Stockton Regional “Most Outstanding Player” as USC beat FSU in California 71-64. While the Carolina women joined the men by also advancing…

Special Olympics Rally at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Supporters of the Special Olympics will rally on the State House steps Tuesday. According to organizers, the annual Statehouse Rally will take place at 11am. During the event 2,000+ students, teachers and supporters from around the state are expected to show up to rally their support for the 25,588 athletes in our state competing in the Special…

No. 1 South Carolina follows men’s team, reaches Final Four

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Before they climbed the ladder to take their turn cutting the nets, Kaela Davis and A’ja Wilson started dancing. And dancing. The band blared inches away, and they danced some more. A spectacular, spontaneous moment for South Carolina’s two biggest stars: one headed to her first Final Four, and the other going back to chase the…

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…