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Fans React to Holbrook Resignation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Local baseball fans have mixed reactions to Chad Holbrook's sudden departure. Some Gamecock baseball enthusiasts said resigning as head coach was the right thing for Holbrook to do. "We…
Deputies: Suspect set car on fire while victim slept inside
The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 32-year-old man who allegedly set a car on fire as a man slept in it.
Family Devastated After 6-Year-Old Dies in House Fire
A 6-year-old girl has died in a house fire in central South Carolina.
The Holbrook Era Ends for USC Baseball
[gtxvideo vid='6eEHJxNe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6eEHJxNe.jpg' vtitle='The Holbrook Era Ends for USC Baseball'] On Tuesday night, University of South Carolina Athletics announced that head coach Chad Holbrook has decided to resign from his position as the Gamecocks' head baseball coach. Through his time…
Chad Holbrook's USC Tenure Closes Upon Resignation
[gtxvideo vid='E7y6Icnk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/E7y6Icnk.jpg' vtitle='Chad Holbrook's USC Tenure Closes Upon Resignation'] Chad Holbrook's time with the Gamecocks began as an assistant for the 2009 season, working under Ray Tanner's watch, winning two national championships. It ends Tuesday night, closing a five-year…
Exclusive: Jeff Sessions Suggested he Could Resign Amid Rising Tension With President Trump
As the White House braces for former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony Thursday, sources tell ABC News the relationship between President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions has become so tense…
Gamecocks Baseball Coach Chad Holbrook Resigns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – After several meetings with Athletics Director Ray Tanner assessing the future of the program, Chad Holbrook has made the decision to resign his duties as head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina effective…
Gov seeks vote to reaffirm no grants go to abortion clinics
Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the board of South Carolina's public health agency to reaffirm it won't send any federal grant money to abortion providers.
Senate rejects taking away review of college building plans
The Senate has rejected plans to strip South Carolina's higher education agency of its ability to review the bulk of public colleges' building plans.
Skipp Pearson Jazz Icon Dies at 80
On Monday, Skipp Pearson, the Official Ambassador of Jazz Music representing the State of South Carolina passed this life from organ failure due to complications caused by the advanced stages of Bone Cancer. Ambassador Pearson departed this life surrounded by family and friends.
Deputies seek trio in theft of $7k worth of wine, liquor
Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's have released surveillance photos of three men suspected of fraud.
SC lawmakers to consider budget compromise
The South Carolina General Assembly is returning to Columbia to consider a compromise version of the state budget for the fiscal year that begins next month.
City of Columbia to Host Prime Time in the Park for Teens
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks & Rec Department, along with the Columbia Police Department are kicking off the annual summer teen program Prime Time in the Park. The program starts with what officials are calling a Badges…
Free Summer Programs in The Midlands Help Children Avoid 'Summer Slide'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Summer means fun in the sun for some, but for others it could mean forgetting grammar rules and math equations. "If they've really fallen behind it can be they can…
New Tire Manufacturer Could be Coming to South Carolina
[gtxvideo vid='mSrXe3I0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mSrXe3I0.jpg' vtitle='New Jobs Coming to South Carolina'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--New jobs are rolling into the Midlands thanks to a new tire manufacturer. China Based Wanli Corporation announced it plans to invest millions of dollars in a facility in Orangeburg.…
Columbia Police Hosting 'Fan the Heat" Donation Program
[gtxvideo vid='gFd878al' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gFd878al.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Hosting 'Fan the Heat\" Donation Program'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There’s no getting around it, it’s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police wants to help by…
Orangeburg Parents Raise Concerns Over Possible Changes to Gifted and Talented Program
Parents in Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 (OCSD5) are seeking answers about the gifted and talented program.
Jail inmate mistakenly released instead of shipped to prison
A jail inmate is being returned to his South Carolina cell after mistakenly being allowed to walk out the door.
Man 'accidentally' mails link with child porn to coworker, deputies say
A 46-year-old teacher is behind bars after deputies say he emailed child porn to a co-worker using a work issued laptop.
Elmwood Avenue Lizard's Thicket Closing for Renovation
[gtxvideo vid='A7aPd5zi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A7aPd5zi.jpg' vtitle='Elmwood Avenue Lizard's Thicket Closing for Renovation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hungry? Big changes are coming to the Lizard's Thicket on Elmwood Avenue in downtown Columbia. The restaurant is closed for extensive renovations and is expected to re-open…
Missing 9-Year-Old Found Safe
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Sheriff's Department say a 9-year-old who went missing Sunday afternoon has been found safe. Deputies say Mitchell Craft was found Sunday evening. Craft went missing Sunday morning and was last seen near his home in the…
Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man was seriously injured after being hit by a car Sunday morning, deputies say. Around 1:00 a.m. Richland County deputies responded to the 5000 block of Miramar Drive in reference to an aggravated assault and…
Man Accused of Shooting, Killing Relative at Graduation Party Charged With Murder
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police Investigators have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a relative during a graduation celebration Saturday night. Christopher Jamaal Jones, 26, was arrested and is charged…
Wonder Woman Event Helps Raise Money For Columbia Women's Shelter
COLUMBIA,S C (WOLO)- As we all fan out over the new Wonder Woman movie, a local group is using the hype to raise money for a good cause. On Saturday the community…
