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Richland Two School Board Meeting, Input on Budget

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland Two School Board will hold a school board meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. According to school officials, during the meeting a 5pm session will be held for public input on theย 2017-2018 General Fund Budget.…

Gamecocks still dreaming, still playing, onto Final Four

[gtxvideo vid='9QU7lsf4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9QU7lsf4.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks' still dreaming, still playing, onto Final Four'] NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) -- The historic ride continues to new heights with new hardware to bring home to Columbia. For the first time in program history, the University…

More Than 3K Raised to Send Gamecock Jesus to Final Four

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Gamecock fans are helping send one super fan to Phoenix this weekend to watch a team he never stopped believing in compete in their first final four appearance. Carlton Thompson, also known as Gamecock Jesus, told ABC…

Gamecock Fans Take Over 5 Points And USC Campus After Win

[gtxvideo vid='fyK7R03V' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fyK7R03V.jpg' vtitle='sin city'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- From the bars to the fountains, die hard Gamecock fans painted the city garnet and black after the men's basketball team booked their final four ticket. Hundreds of fans took a dip…

Sumter Man Charged in Ongoing Fatal Wreck Investigation

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Sumter Police are continuing to investigate after a man was killed in a crash late Saturday night. The wreck happened before 11:45 p.m. on Broad Street between Wilson Hall and Mason roads. Officers say initial reports indicate…

Gamecock Menโ€™s Basketball Team Arrival Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 26, 2017)ย โ€“ The University of South Carolina menโ€™s basketball team will arrive at Colonial Life Arena at approximately 10 pm this evening.ย  Fans are encouraged to greet the team in the front of the arena, near Foundation…

Gamecocks marching on to first Final Four

NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) -- The Gamecocks have stepped over mountains on their run through the NCAA Tournament. On Sunday afternoon, at the Mecca of basketball - Madison Square Garden - each player and Frank Martin took turns climbing the…

Columbia Open Art Studios

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for local artists to open up their works to Columbia. 64 artists in the City of Columbia, Lexington and Richland counties will take part in the Columbia Open Studios. According to organizers, this is the…

Familiar foes USC and Florida fight for the Final Four

[gtxvideo vid='hsTHNp2T' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hsTHNp2T.jpg' vtitle='Familiar foes USC and Florida fight for the Final Four'] NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) -- The Gamecocks and Gators have played against each other plenty of times, but no previous matchup holds similar stakes to their Sunday…

Top-seeded South Carolina overwhelms upset-minded Quinnipiac

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) โ€” Sure, South Carolina knew a little something about Quinnipiac's surprising NCAA Tournament run as Connecticut's other Sweet 16 team. The Gamecocks ignored the "Q'' on the front of the opposing jersey and immediately went to work.…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Hosts Town Hall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to voice your concerns to your State Lawmakers in Washington? U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is hosting a Town Hall Saturday in Columbia. It will take place at Noon…

Carolina feeling โ€œsweetโ€ after shutting down Baylor

[gtxvideo vid='1mRC509o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1mRC509o.jpg' vtitle='Carolina feeling "sweet" after shutting down Baylor'] NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) -- For the first time in program history, the Gamecock men are marching on the Elite 8. Carolina nearly controlled their Sweet 16 game against Baylor…

Gamecocksโ€™ defense is the key to first Elite 8 trip

[gtxvideo vid='Eth8SxN0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Eth8SxN0.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks' defense is the key to first Elite 8 trip'] NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) -- Baylor couldn't get an easy shot almost all game long as Carolina's defense forced the Bears to shoot 30 percent from the…

Gamecocks still dancing, beat Baylor for first Elite 8 appearance

For the first time in program history, the Gamecocks are officially Elite. Seven-seed USC stormed past three-seed Baylor at Madison Square Garden Friday night 70-50, upsetting a second-straight higher seeded opponent in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Elite 8…

Gamecock Fans Descend on NYC for March Madness

[gtxvideo vid='8X2GdXgh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8X2GdXgh.jpg' vtitle='Gamecock Fans Descend on NYC for March Madness'] New York, New York (WOLO)-- Start spreading the Gamecock cheer. Friday night University of South Carolina fans descended on New York City and Madison Square Garden to cheer on…

Everything you need to know about Carolina-Baylor

NEW YORK CITY (USC SID) -- Seventh-seeded South Carolina scored 65 second-half points in an upset win over the second-seeded Duke Blue Devils last Sunday to advance to its first Sweet 16 (current Tournament format) with an 88-81 victory. The…

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