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Staley Speaks on her โ€œNetlaceโ€™sโ€ Meaning for Dreamers

[gtxvideo vid='z8EZ4RLi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z8EZ4RLi.jpg' vtitle='Staley Speaks on her "Netlace's" Meaning for Dreamers'] Ever since the Gamecocks cut down the nets in Dallas, Dawn Staley's been seen everywhere wearing her piece of history. There's a reason for that. The Gamecocks' head coach…

Mayor Renames Block to CLA โ€œDawn Staley Wayโ€

[gtxvideo vid='xYqVlAFp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xYqVlAFp.jpg' vtitle='Mayor Renames Block to CLA "Dawn Staley Way"'] While recounting the Gamecocks' journey to the top at their NCAA Championship parade Sunday, Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was provided with another, but unexpected blessing. The block leading…

Thousands Show up to USC's Championship Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Thousands of Gamecock fans filled downtown Columbia for the University of South Carolina Womenโ€™s Basketball teamโ€™s NCAA National Championship with a parade. A sea of garnet and black poured into…

USC Alum Pulls Off Surprise Proposal at Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- It was a celebration of love at the University of South Carolina's basketball parade on Sunday. A USC alum, TyShawn Dow, surprised his girlfriend of 6 years with a…

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a tow truck Saturday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says, Sean Crosby White,40, of Columbia died after his motorcycle collided with a tow truck. Troopers say White…

Coroner Identifies Man Killed In Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after an apparent break-in ended with a man fatally shot. Officers say they were initially dispatched to the scene for a burglary call and saw signs…

City Parade to Celebrate NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolinaโ€™s NCAA Womenโ€™s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According…

Researchers: 2 Major Hurricanes Predicted

[gtxvideo vid='YHvnBgjL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YHvnBgjL.jpg' vtitle='Researchers: 2 Major Hurricanes Predicted'] (WOLO)--ย Researchers at Colorado State University expect this year to be a relatively calm Hurricane Season. Researchers project 11 named storms will develop during the season. Four storms are expected to become Hurricanes…

SC Legislature taking Spring Break Furlough

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Both chambers of the South Carolina Legislature are taking a break the week before Easter. The House and Senate started their spring break when they adjourned Thursday. When lawmakers return April 18, just 12 legislative days…

A weekend for Love, Peace & Hip-Hip

[gtxvideo vid='BaKwEwuj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BaKwEwuj.jpg' vtitle='Peace Love'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--For the fifth year in a row, hip-hop artist FatRat Da Czar welcomes families from all over the state for a day of Love, Peace and Hip-hop. ย This year, Kid 'N Play will…

Templeton: Raised Over $700,000 in Fundraising for Governor's Race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former labor and public health chief Catherine Templeton says she's posted historic fundraising numbers in her pursuit of the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Numbers posted online Thursday show Templeton raised more than $700,000 in the first quarter…

RCSD Warns of Skimmers on Midlands ATMโ€™S

[gtxvideo vid='kf9eTgPl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kf9eTgPl.jpg' vtitle='RCSD Warns of Skimmers on Midlands ATM'S'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The next time you head to the ATM, you may want to think about skimmers says Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Lott says skimmer devices are being placed…

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes for Sexual Assault Survivors

[gtxvideo vid='8nLXs3HZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8nLXs3HZ.jpg' vtitle='Walk a Mile in Their Shoes for Sexual Assault Survivors'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Hundreds turned out at the State House, breaking out their stilettos to strut for a good cause. The annual 'Walk a Mile in Their Shoes'…

Gonzaga Flag on way to Columbia City Hall for Friendly Wager Pay Up

[gtxvideo vid='O5pJh9dH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O5pJh9dH.jpg' vtitle='Gonzaga Flag on the Way to City Hall for Bet'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is a man of his word, he's paying up on a friendly bet he made over Basketball. The Mayor had…

Fireflies' Season Gets Glowing Thursday

[gtxvideo vid='h1XnF4Be' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h1XnF4Be.jpg' vtitle='fireflies'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 2017 season for the Columbia Fireflies starts Thursday. The Flies take on the Augusta GreenJackets through Sunday. Besides the addition of former pro-football player Tim Tebow to the roster, Spirit Communications…

Festival Gets Midlands Residents Ready for Growing Season

[gtxvideo vid='9nHBETqf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9nHBETqf.jpg' vtitle='plant and flower show'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival begins at the State Farmers Market Thursday. Gardeners, and those looking to develop their green thumb, can visit the free event to…

Tim Tebow gets pro start with Columbia Fireflies Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow got comfortable in his first visit to his new minor league home Sunday and vowed to give his all in his latest professional sports venture with the Columbia Fireflies. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner…

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