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A'ja Wilson collects another National Player of the Year award

South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson was named Associated Press National Player of the Year, the media organization announced today after a vote of selected writers from across the country. Wilson’s unprecedented career with the Gamecocks culminated in her becoming the first in program history to capture national player of the year honors from multiple organizations.

Utility Rate Cut Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina utility customers will have to keep waiting to see how much they could continue to pay in surcharges to fund a failed multi-billion dollar nuclear project. The state Senate adjourned Thursday without further debate on a…

Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor's Mansion

[gtxvideo vid='Ct7KTwqa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ct7KTwqa.jpg' vtitle='Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor's Mansion'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Easter came early to the Governor's Mansion. Patients from Palmetto Health Childrens Hospital took part in the Governor's Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday. Families we spoke…

Car Crashes into Utility Pole, Restaurant, One Dead in Richland County

[gtxvideo vid='COcXRs9n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/COcXRs9n.jpg' vtitle='Car Crashes into Restaurant, One Dead in Richland Count'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One person is dead after a police chase ended when a suspect struck a utility pole and crashed into a restaurant, say Richland County Deputies. According…

SC Governor to Honor Vietnam War Veterans at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and…

City of Columbia Offices Closed for Good Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A reminder that the City of Columbia offices will be closed Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday. According to city officials, recycling, garbage and yard waste will remain on regular schedule for Good Friday. Emergency police,…

4 deputies placed on leave following I-26 shooting

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Sheriff Jay Koon announced that four Lexington County deputies are being placed on paid administrative leave following the I-26 incident earlier today (3/28). Officials say it is standard procedure for deputies to be placed on leave…

Edgefield Police Searching for Missing Teen

Edgefield, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Edgefield Co. Sheriff's Office is searching for 15 year old Makai Alyvia Blassinggame. Investigators say she has been missing for more than a week. Police say she is around 5'7" and weighs 180lbs. According to police…

SC Governor to Host 'South Carolina Vietnam War' Veterans Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and…

Lexington man charged for misconduct with minors

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County detectives have arrested a man in connection with two separate criminal sexual conduct with a minor charges. Officials say 69-year-old David Parker is charged with first degree criminal…

Special Olympics Rallies to 'End the R Word'

[gtxvideo vid='4OhYGkae' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4OhYGkae.jpg' vtitle='Special Olympics Rallies to 'End the R Word''] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Special Olympics Athletes, friends and family rallied at the State House...putting an end to the r-word. Hundreds gathered at the State House Tuesday to stand in solidarity…

Financial Analysis on Nuclear Reactor Utility

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina utility can stay afloat without collecting much of the $37 million in monthly nuclear charges from customers. That's according to a financial analysis commission by the state Senate and reported on Tuesday by…

Democratic SC Candidate for Governor Picks Running Mate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Democrat hoping to become South Carolina's next governor has announced a state lawmaker as her running mate in this year's election. Florence attorney Marguerite Willis said Tuesday on Twitter that she had selected state Sen.…

Meet Toad: The City's Pet of the Week

[gtxvideo vid='GVwbYZf7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GVwbYZf7.jpg' vtitle='Meet Toad: The City's Pet of the Week'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here is a friend Columbia Animal Services are hoping you'll hop at the chance to bring home. Meet Toad, this 11 month old Pit Bull Mix…

35 People Displaced After Early Morning Apartment Fire

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Fire officials battled a blaze Tuesday morning that left 35 people without a home. The fire broke out around 1:30am at the Gable Oaks Apartment Complex on Colleton Road. The cause of the fire is unknown at this…

New Study on Obesity in America

[gtxvideo vid='o4igZ0Wh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o4igZ0Wh.jpg' vtitle='New Study on Obesity in America'] ABC NEWS-- Obesity in America is a well-known epidemic say researchers, but is there an end in sight, or has obesity become the new normal? With more, here's ABC News correspondent Stephanie…

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