"Gamecock Jesus" Looks Forward to Final Four Trip
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just last week, Carlton Thompson, better known as Gamecock Jesus or Baseline Jesus, told ABC Columbia he wished he could watch his Gamecocks make their historic tournament run…
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USC Fans Still Celebrating: Road to the Final Four
[gtxvideo vid='cuUO9AGM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cuUO9AGM.jpg' vtitle='USC Fans Still Celebrating: Road to the Final Four'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gamecock fans are still riding high after the University of South Carolina's Men's Basketball team stunned Florida Sunday for a spot in the Final Four.…
Garnet and Black Spring Game Kickoff Changed for Final Four
Gamecock athletics announced on Monday that the Carolina football team will hold their annual Garnet and Black Spring Game Saturday earlier in the day, due to the men's basketball team playing in their first Final Four. Kickoff at Williams-Brice Stadium…
Officials: Food Shortage at Harvest Hope Food Bank
Harvest Hope Food Bank faces a severe food shortage, with the food bank’s warehouses down to less than a day’s supply of product. Harvest Hope is the state’s largest food bank, covering 20 counties and feeding nearly 50,000 people each week.
Neighbor Alerts Kershaw County Deputies to Break-In
Deputies say an alert neighbor helped them catch a trio involved in a home burglary.
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Kelly Family Laid to Rest Monday
A Lexington family killed a blaze will be laid to rest Monday.
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 the 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…
Shooting Suspect Barricades Self Inside Columbia Mall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are on scene of a barricade situation at the Columbia Place Mall. Deputies responded to the mall on Two Notch road just before…
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 Men’s Basketball Team Arrival Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 26, 2017) – The University of South Carolina men’s basketball team will arrive at Colonial Life Arena at approximately 10 pm this evening. 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…
Thornwell's rise coincides with the Gamecocks ride to Elite 8
NEW YORK CITY (WOLO) -- The SEC Player of the Year has made a strong case for being the most outstanding of the NCAA Tournament to this point. In his first go through March Madness, Gamecocks…
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…
Glo For a Cure Event Raises Money For Sanfilippo Syndrome
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Dozens of South Carolinians lit up Wheat street in Columbia Saturday night to raise money for Sanfilippo Syndrome. The cure Sanilippo Foundation hosted its annual Glo For…
Top-seeded South Carolina overwhelms upset-minded Quinnipiac
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — 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.…
Multiple Agencies Investigating After Child Shot in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Multiple agencies are investigating a shooting that sent a 4-year-old boy to the hospital Saturday. Columbia police say the shooting happened Saturday afternoon at the Cypress Run Apartments on…
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 “sweet” 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…
Gamecocks’ 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…
