Steve Spurrier Lands New Coaching Job
The Alliance of American Football league added another big name Saturday, announcing that Hall of Famer Steve Spurrier will coach its Orlando team.
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SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…
Clean sweep! A'ja Wilson wins Wooden Award
South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson became the unanimous national player of the year with the addition of the John R. Wooden Award Presented by Wendy’s, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Friday night. After four seasons of etching her name in the Gamecock record books, Wilson closes out her career in the Garnet and Black with the highest national recognition from every organization that bestows national player of the year honors.
FEMA approves $1.6 million to Richland County for post-flood sewer line restoration
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following information this week about providing grant money to reimburse Richland County for money spent repairing sewer lines damaged by the October 2015 flood: “Richland County in South Carolina…
19-year-old dies in single-vehicle crash
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the driver who died in a single-vehicle collision at 3:30 this morning (4/6). 19-year-old Robert D. Edelmayer was the driver of a vehicle that left the roadway and struck a…
History repeats itself? SC reps offer secession over guns
South Carolina debated seceding from the Union more than 150 years ago, a decision that ultimately led to the Civil War. Now, the topic has come up again, amid a national debate over firearms and gun rights.
Saluda Co. Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty
Saluda Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says it has lost one of its own. According to Sheriff John Perry, Corporal Dale Hallman was part of the bloodhound team responding in pursuit of a suspect Thursday night who…
Groove N' Brewfest Coming to Downtown Newberry
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Five Points Foundation Donates Big
The Five Points Foundation uses money raised during the huge turn out of Saint Patrick's Day to help local charities.
Dream come true for Columbia man with one shot at The Masters
[gtxvideo vid='UICNZzxq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UICNZzxq.jpg' vtitle='Dream come true for Columbia man at The Masters'] AUGUSTA, GA (WOLO) - A man gets the dream of a lifetime after shaking hands with a golf great in Augusta. Magic at #TheMasters...5 days after @jordsierra27 took…
Inmates Perform Musical at Prison
The sounds coming out of one area prison was music to the ears of many. Click here to find out why inmates left some people in in shock.
Blythewood woman pleads guilty to embezzlement of government funds
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Teresa Yarborough-Walker pled guilty to theft of government funds. Evidence presented at the hearing established that Walker was the human resources supervisor for Genesis Health Care, Inc. Genesis is…
Three Teens Dead, Three In Hospital After High Speed Chase
IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- The accident happened around 9:40 Thursday night. Irmo police say the stolen 2008 Pontiac G6 was going 55 miles per hour in a 35 zone, and then lost control.…
Richland County flood survivor gets new home
Richland, S.C. (WOLO) – Through Richland County’s use of federal disaster recovery funds, a resident displaced by the October 2015 flood now has a new house to call home. Judith Spry is the first of several flood survivors to receive a new house through the County’s…
Lexington officials searching for suspicious men after approaching children
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Chief Terrence Green is requesting the help of the Town of Lexington community in identifying two male subjects who approached children asking if they needed a ride in two separate incidents. On the afternoon of Saturday, March…
9 injured after bus overturned on the way to the Masters
Police say the driver of a tour bus headed to the Master's in Augusta was under the influence when the bus he was driving flipped sending 9 people to the hospital.
Riverbanks Zoo Welcomes New Baby Giraffe
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Riverbanks Zoo has welcomed a new family member. On Monday afternoon one of Riverbank's giraffes, Ginger, gave birth to a healthy female calf. Zoo officials say the calf was born healthy. standing at 5'7 and weighed…
Deputies Searching for Suspects Who Broke Into Lexington Home
Lexington County, SC (WOLO) - Deputies say their searching for two suspects who broke into a home on Lawson Road, and were caught on video rummaging through drawers, using a fire extinguisher inside,…
Days days of empowerment for women planned for next week
[gtxvideo vid='as0n3pII' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/as0n3pII.jpg' vtitle='Wren'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The Women's Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) is planning their second summit, themed "Women's Economic Empowerment," for Monday and Tuesday. According to WREN Communication Director Emme Crawford, the first day will include speakers, breakout…
Taking 10,000 small steps to make a statement
[gtxvideo vid='s92ry5rc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s92ry5rc.jpg' vtitle='Nami Walk'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The annual NAMI Walk for Mental Health promises exercise and a message. According to Companion Benefit Alternatives Amanda Downey, the walk is planned for Saturday morning at Finlay Park. Downey says that a…
Lancaster Mayor Passes Away, Says City Administrator
Lancaster, S.C. (WOLO)- The mayor of Lancaster, John Howard died of lung cancer in a North Carolina hospital on Tuesday says the city's administrator. Howard, 67, was elected to office in February of 2016, after the death of former Mayor Joe Shaw.…
Person Identified in Skeletal Remains, Officials Say
Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Officials say they've identified the person who's skeletal remains were discovered by children playing in the woods last month. Using dental records and DNA, the Sumter County coroner says the remains were those of Michael Thompson. The cause of death has…
SCDC inmates help write, edit and perform original musical
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hosting Decoda, a NYC-based chamber music ensemble, for the fifth consecutive year to create and perform an original 90-minute musical written by inmates in the Better Living Incentive Community (BLIC)…
Former retirement community employee charged with stealing from residents
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A West Columbia woman has been charged with four counts of burglary after investigators said they determined she stole jewelry from residents of a retirement community. Lachanda Langley, 39, was employed at the Columbia Presbyterian Community…
Enjoy SC at the State House
The State House was full of the sound of music in an effort get more people to hang out and enjoy the State House grounds.
