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Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='lzwRa17H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lzwRa17H.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€”ย South Carolina has landed South Florida's Mark Kingston as its new baseball coach. Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner announced the hiring of Kingston on Friday. Kingston spent…

DNR In Full Force For 4th of July Weekend

Lots of people heading out to the lake for the 4th of July weekend, but with 4 recent drownings, the Department of Natural Resources wants to make sure youโ€™re being safe on the water. "We will be out in full…

Mark Kingston Named Gamecock Head Baseball Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) โ€“ Mark Kingston has been named the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. He becomes the 30th head coach in the history of Gamecock Baseball. Kingston comes…

Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden retires

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The man who's led South Carolina's largest zoo for more than 40 years is stepping down. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden president and CEO Palmer ``Satch'' Krantz's retirement takes effect June 30. The Columbia zoo is the…

Gas Tax Increase Will Take Effect July 1st

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The road bill that raises the state's gas tax for the first time in 30 years will take effect this Saturday, July 1st. Drivers statewide will be paying two cents…

A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='B98NqnWj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B98NqnWj.jpg' vtitle='A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The…

Travel Ban Begins Thursday

President Donald Trumpโ€™s temporary travel ban begins Thursday. President Trump says this is a necessary step in keeping American citizens safe, but there are grey areas in the executive order. The Supreme…

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Find out some of the events that are happening around town in your Thursday Morning Menu.

3 Arrested in Connection to Hotel Shooting in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police investigators have arrested three males in connection with a shooting and armed robbery that occurred at a local hotel earlier this week. Devonte Anderson,22, Aaron Brown,18, and a minor have…

Teen Who Drowned in Lake Carolina Identified

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the teenager who drowned Tuesday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says that Elias Pierre,15 died as a result of asphyxia…

Wendy Brawley Sworn In As District 70 Representative

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-ย  a ceremony surrounded by friends, family and other lawmakers, Wendy Brawley officially became a representative of S.C. House District 70. Wendy Brawley represents parts of Lower Richland and…

McConnell delays Senate health bill vote amid lack of support

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Republican senators he is delaying a vote on the GOP health care bill until after the Fourth of July recess because he does not have the votes to move it to debate, two senior Senate Republican aides tell ABC News.

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