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HIGHLIGHTS: Gamecocks clinch series win over No. 4 Ole Miss with 11-6 win Saturday

The Gamecocks scored in double figures in runs for the third straight game and Adam Hill allowed just three hits in six innings as the Gamecocks defeated No. 4 Ole Miss, 11-6, Saturday afternoon (May 5) at Founders Park. South Carolina has now won three straight SEC series, the first time for the Gamecocks since the 2012 season.

Sumter Police Investigating Fatal Crash

SUMTER, SC WOLO)-- Sumter Police are investigating a single- vehicle crash Saturday that resulted in a woman’s death.  According to police, the crash happened before 6:45 a.m. on Boulevard Road near Plowden Mill Road. Police say, an initial investigation, indicates the 2012…

Deputies: Man Dies Fleeing Traffic Checkpoint

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Deputies say a man was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree during  a short pursuit in Irmo Friday night. According to deputies, the pursuit began in the Fernandina Road area after deputies…

Kids Day Superhero Challenge at Finlay Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Grab the cape and mask, it's Superhero day at Finlay Park.  City of Columbia officials say you can  put your superpowers to the test with a variety of games and activities to challenge your mental and physical strengths…

Pet Adoption- Cinco De Meow Special in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for Cinco De Mayo. The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. Officials say all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will…

WATCH: Gamecocks smash No. 3 Ole Miss, 13-5 in series-opener

The University of South Carolina's bats came alive behind multi-hit nights from Madison Stokes, Justin Row, and Hunter Taylor on Friday night (May 4) to take game one of the series from No. 4 Ole Miss, 13-5, in front of 7,559 fans at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improve to 27-18 (12-10 SEC) on the year while Mark Kingston picks up his 300th career win as a head coach.

Sheriff shuts down bar operating illegal strip club

[gtxvideo vid='orWlMf3J' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/orWlMf3J.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff shuts down bar operating strip club'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The show is over for a bar Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says was operating a strip club illegally. Friday (5/4) afternoon the Sheriff issued a…

Sumter murder suspect captured in Columbia

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials with the Richland County Sherriff's Office have captured a murder suspect wanted in Sumter County. Stephen Sennett was wanted in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jerry Lamars Johnson after his body was found in…

US Marshal Service warns public of jury scam

The US Marshal's Service is sending out a warning to the public to remind people of a Jury Scam that is circulating in an attempt to get personal financial information. Click here to find out what authorities are asking you to do to keep your information safe.

5-year-old dies after being struck in I-20 accident

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher has confirmed that the child struck by a vehicle on I-20 near mile marker 57 at approximately 12:50 a.m. on April 27 has died. According to Fisher, T'liyah Lebronah-Janae Bell, 5,…

Suspect Arrested in Newberry Co. Truck Theft

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A man accused of stealing a truck in Newberry is in custody. Investigators say Jonathan McAbee was arrested in North overnight. Newberry County deputies say he stole the vehicle early Thursday from a convenience store on…

Abortion bill killed

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'Star Wars' movie memorabilia- May the 4th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - More than 2,000 pieces of movie memorabilia including costumes worn by James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor and the lightsaber wielded by Obi-Wan Kenboi in "Star Wars" are headed to the auction block. Profiles in History announced…

South Carolina Term Limits resolution

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Some South Carolina gubernatorial candidates say passing term limit legislation for the General Assembly will fix what they call corruption problems in the state. Members of a Senate subcommittee voted Wednesday in favor of a joint…

Midlands colleges team up to target 'nursing shortage'

[gtxvideo vid='rXD19OYK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rXD19OYK.jpg' vtitle='Midlands colleges team up to target 'nurse shortage''] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Two Midlands colleges are joining forces for nursing education. Thursday (5/3), Midlands Technical College and Columbia College signed an agreement for nursing students. Students can…

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