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Transplant Recipient Meets Donor's Family

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Friday morning, a transplant recipient met her donor's family for the first time. At the South Carolina State Museum, the room was filled with many hugs and tears as Jackie Varnadore met the family…

R. Kelly is Coming to CLA in February

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- R&B crooner R. Kelly is coming to the Colonial Life Arena in 2016. The Chicago native and Multi-Grammy award winner will be live in concert on February 12. Tickets for the event go on sale December 18…

Holiday Shopping for Flood Survivors This Weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- This weekend survivors of South Carolina's historic flooding will have a unique opportunity to select their own holiday gifts at a free private shopping experience. Shoppers will be able to shop for new bedding, toys, furniture…

Donald Trump Leads in Latest Winthrop Poll

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- In the latest Winthrop University poll, Donald Trumps leads with 24% of the vote in South Carolina. Ted Cruz takes 16% and Ben Carson follows with 14%. "What it shows is a fair amount of…

Two Men Arrested in Connection with Bank Robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon announced the arrest of two men wanted in connection to an armed robbery. Authorities say that just before 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. 21 year-old Terrance Bouknight entered the SC Federal Credit…

Gaston Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor

  GASTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man is facing multiple charges after investigators say they were shown a video of the man sexually assaulting a minor. 67-year-old Keith Berry is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Berry is being held…

Sumter Co. Deputy First on Scene to Wife's Fatal Accident

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Sumter County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a fatal accident Wednesday morning, to learn that the victim was his wife. The accident happened on Lewis Road off Highway 15. Authorities say, 45-year-old Teresa Browder was hit…

11 Inmates Charged with Rioting at Richland County Jail

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say 11 inmates have been charged with rioting after what deputies say was a gang fight at the Richland County jail. Deputies said in a news release that the charges stem from a fight Oct.…

Will Muschamp Adds Auburn Assistants to South Carolina Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - New South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has named two Auburn staffers to be Gamecocks assistant coaches. Muschamp said Tuesday that Travaris Robinson will be South Carolina's defensive coordinator and Bobby Bentley will coach running backs. Muschamp…

Heisman Trophy Finalists: Henry, Watson, McCaffrey

NEW YORK (AP) - Alabama's Derrick Henry and Stanford's Christian McCaffrey are hoping to return to the Heisman Trophy to the running backs. Clemson's Deshaun Watson can keep it with the QBs. The two star running backs with very different…

Museum Director Says $5M Cost of Flag Display Will Come Down

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's military museum says displaying the Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds will cost less than the $5.3 million price tag presented last week. William Roberson said Tuesday the figures given by…

SC State Chairman: Budget is Better, More Help Needed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University Board Chairman Charles Way says the university is making progress in improving its financial situation, but still needs plenty of help. Way told a legislative bond committee Tuesday that the university currently…

Authors Set to Discuss 200-Year History of USC's Horseshoe

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two authors are scheduled to speak about their research into the 200-year history of the University of South Carolina's historic "Horseshoe." Elizabeth Cassidy West and Katharine Thompson Allen on Tuesday are to discuss their book "On…

Two Die in Motorcycle Accident in Irmo

  IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- Two people are dead following a motorcycle accident in Irmo on Sunday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said the accident occurred just after 6 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Murray Boulevard and Weeping Cherry…

Muschamp gets 5-Year, $16 Million Deal From South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Will Muschamp has received a 5-year, $16 million deal to lead the South Carolina football program. University trustees approved the contract Monday morning, a day after South Carolina announced he would replace Steve Spurrier. Muschamp's contract…

RCSD Deputies Needs Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for stealing over $7,000 worth of merchandise. Sheriff Lott said that sometime between 6 p.m. on Monday, November 2, to Wednesday,…

Police Make Arrest in 37-Year-Old Walterboro Murder

WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCIV) -- After almost four decades, Walterboro police have made an arrest in a murder case that's been cold since 1978. The suspect, 59-year-old James Willie Butterfield, was charged on Tuesday with murder, criminal sexual…

RCSD Deputies: Man wanted for attempted murder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a man wanted for attempted murder. Sheriff Leon Lott said 25-year-old Leroy Beaton II and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation that became physical.…

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