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Gamecocks lose two key members of defense to injuries

South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer announced today that two key members of Carolina's defense will miss the rest of the season.

RCSD: Teen arrested this morning after shooting incident

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it arrested a teen involved in a shooting this morning.

Rent and utility bills assistance still available through September 30

Richland County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is helping residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by helping pay for rent and utility bills.

Adopt a free shelter pet September 16-21

Columbia Animal Services is hosting free adoptions this coming week as part of an initiative to help shelter pets find permanent homes.

Dawn Staley responds to BYU investigation finding no racial slurs against player

Staley released a statement through the school, standing by her earlier decision to cancel the series.

Richland County Sheriff's Department's phone lines are back up

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says their phone lines are now back up and running after they weren't working over the weekend.

One inmate dead after fight at Broad River Correctional Institutiion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - An inmate at Broad River Correctional Institution was critically injured in a fight at the prison, according to the S.C. Department of Corrections. Investigators say 36-year-old Jermaine Antonio Goss was injured in a fight with his…

Victim identified in Kershaw County apartment shooting

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - One person is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Kershaw County. According to the Kershaw County Coroner, deputies responded to Hallmark Apartments after reports of a shooting around 4:50 p.m. on Friday,…

The Midlands pays tribute : 9/11 remembrances and services

On Sunday morning people will gather on Lincoln Street to remember 9/11 and honor first responders in the Midlands who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Uiagalelei leads No. 5 Clemson to 35-12 victory over Furman

DJ Uiagalelei threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, Will Shipley ran for two scores and No. 5 Clemson moved to 37-0 against FCS opponents with a 35-12 victory over Furman on Saturday.

Sanders helps No. 16 Arkansas rocket past South Carolina

Rocket Sanders ran for a career-high 156 yards and scored Arkansas’ first two touchdowns, and KJ Jefferson ran for a score and threw for another to lift the No. 16 Razorbacks past South Carolina 44-30 on Saturday.

Gamecock Saturday Night airs Saturday only on ABC Columbia

No. 5 Clemson has history, focus on its side vs FCS Furman

No. 5 Clemson has plenty of history on its side against Furman, including a perfect record against FCS teams, a home win streak that’s nearly six years old, and a run of success over the Paladins that’s lasted 84 years.

Gamecocks travel to No. 16 Arkansas, 1st meeting since 2017

South Carolina (1-0, 0-0 SEC) at No. 16 Arkansas (1-0, 0-0 SEC), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN)

Brawl during Spring Valley, Ridgeview football game clears stands

Friday night football turns into fear during the Spring Valley High School football game Friday

9/11 remembrance ceremony to take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

The musical prelude starts at 8 am while the ceremony itself begins at 8:40 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Richland County Coroner's Office seeks help in identifying remains found on Beltline Blvd. and other unsolved cases

If you have any information on any missing or unidentified persons, contact the Richland County Coroner’s office by calling (803) 576-1799.

21 years later, Ft. Jackson remembers September 11th attacks

Fort Jackson held a wreath laying ceremony to honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. This Sunday marks 21 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon took the lives of 2,977 people.