Winthrop beats NAIA member Truett McConnell 106-78
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Xavier Cooks had 19 points with 11 rebounds and Winthrop rolled to a 106-78 victory over NAIA member Truett McConnell on Tuesday night.
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How to Help Kids Cope with Paris Attacks
Images capturing the horror and chaos of the Paris attacks are flooding the internet and televisions around the world, leaving many parents with the task of how to explain violence like this to their children.
Newberry Nets 11 On All-Conference Team
The Newberry Wolves lead the South Atlantic Conference with 11 all-conference picks, as announced by the conference office Wednesday. Newberry has seven first team all-conference selections, with four second team picks.
Car Driver Cited, CPD Continue to Investigate Motorcycle Crash
COLUMBIA (WOLO) -- Columbia Police continue to investigate the cause of a crash that has one man fighting for his life.
French Police Dog Killed During Raid Hailed as Hero Online
A French police dog named Diesel, killed in a raid targeting the alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks and another cell of extremists, is being honored as a hero all over the world.
Officials working to ID man killed by train in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Police in Orangeburg are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train.
Bush Calls for US Ground Forces to Fight Islamic State
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Wednesday called for the U.S. to send more troops to the Middle East to fight the Islamic State.
South Carolina to reduce income tax withholdings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina plans to reduce the amount of money withheld for state income taxes, beginning in 2017.
Coroner identifies man struck by train in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle has identified the individual who after being struck by a train Monday.
Two More Charged with Witness Intimidation in Pinewood Assault Case
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has charged two additional men with intimidating a witness in connection to an assault case from September.
Graduation Rate Up in SC Schools
The graduation rate in South Carolina is up slightly from last year according to the recently released federal report card.
ISIS Claims Bomb Hidden in Soda Can Took Down Russian Airliner
A new image has surfaced online of the bomb, hidden in a soda can, that ISIS claims was responsible for downing a Russian airliner late last month, killing more than 200 people.
Handgun Discovered Near Indianapolis Home of Pastor's Slain Wife
A handgun has been found near the home of Amanda Blackburn, the pastor’s wife who was shot dead last week in Indiana.
City of Columbia Designated Walk Friendly Community
The City of Columbia has been designated as a Walk Friendly Community by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.
Tecklenburg is Charleston's new mayor
Charleston businessman John Tecklenburg jumped to an early lead Tuesday night in the runoff election for mayor and never let go.
Paris Attacks: 7 Arrested, 2 Dead in Paris Raid Targeting Attack Mastermind
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve confirmed that two people died in early morning police raids today targeting Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the suspected mastermind behind the Paris attacks
Standoff in Paris
Paris (WOLO) -- Gunshots and explosions ring out during a standoff in suburban Paris early Wednesday morning.
Unofficial Results: Howard Duvall Wins Runoff for Columbia Council At-Large
Howard Duvall will serve as District Two's representative on Columbia's City Council.
Monday's College Basketball Scores
Boston U. 69, Albany (NY) 64
USC, Clemson facing off in annual blood drive before game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual football matchup between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina is more than a week away, but the two schools are dueling this week for a good cause.
Bush in SC to lay out plans for US military growth
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jeb Bush is unveiling his plans for rebuilding the U.S. military.
Unoffical Results: McDowell Wins Columbia Dist. Two Seat
The runoff for Columbia City Council's District two seat was a close one.
Background screening company creating 90 jobs in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A company that does background checks for employers is expanding in South Carolina, investing almost $3 million in a facility in Columbia and creating 90 jobs.
FEMA closing several disaster recovery centers for a day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is temporarily closing several disaster recovery centers in South Carolina due to weather concerns.
