Sister recovering from leukemia now rooting Staley in person
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a special supporter on hand for the team’s Sweet 16 victory Sunday: big Tracey Underwood.
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Richland County Coroner identifies victim from fatal accident in Hopkins
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the victim from a fatal accident in the Hopkins area Saturday night. The coroner says 29-year-old Jason J. Hugenin, of Gadsden, died as a result of the accident that occurred around 9 p.m.
Richland County accepting Emergency Rental Assistance applications beginning April 5
Monday, Richland County announced that, beginning April 5, it will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Driver killed after vehicle hits tree on Congaree Road in Richland
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver has been killed after a tree collision on Saturday at Congaree Road.
Wanted man arrested after 2020 deadly shooting
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Gaston man accused of shooting a man to death at a party last year is in custody after almost nine months on the run. According to arrest warrants from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, s20-year-old Keyshaun Alfred…
West Columbia Riverwalk Park closed due to flooding
COLUMBIA (WOLO): As of Sunday morning, officials with the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, say the park is temporarily closed due to flooding. The park is located at 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia.
644 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths Sunday in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): South Carolina reports another 644 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, and 11 more confirmed deaths. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 463,643 and 8,053 total deaths. DHEC reports a 3.4% positivity rate…
Senate passes bill to ticket slow left lane drivers
COLUMBIA (AP): The South Carolina Senate has passed a bill to fine people who don't get over from the left lane of a three-lane highway when overtaken by traffic. The version passed by the Senate fines drivers $25 but does…
752 cases of COVID-19, 11 more deaths Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, DHEC announced 752 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 11 more deaths. South Carolina has now recorded a total of 462,954 cases of the virus since the pandemic began. 8,042 South Carolinians have died. DHEC…
SC announces plans to expand COVID vaccines Wednesday before doses go to waste
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) The COVID vaccine in South Carolina is opening to nearly everyone. Starting next week South Carolinians 16 and older will be eligible to get the shot. Friday afternoon…
SC's unemployed will once again have to prove they are looking for work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Unemployed South Carolinians will have to prove they are looking for work if they want to keep receiving jobless benefits starting next month. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce had suspended the twice-weekly mandatory…
Prisma Health: Vaccine supply starting to catch up with demand
Officials with Prisma Health say the COVID-19 vaccine supply is catching up with the demand. The medical group says it announces additional available appointment dates every Tuesday and Friday on its website.
OCSO: Third suspect arrested in connection with December home invasion
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a third suspect has been arrested in connection with a home invasion that took place on Neeses Highway.
RCSD: St. Andrews Middle School student arrested after a gun was found in his backpack
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 14-year-old was arrested Friday for carrying a firearm on school grounds.
Lexington man accused of setting and abandoning two building fires
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a man is facing arson charges after he set and abandoned two building fires on Tuesday morning. Deputies say 28-year-old Corey Wayne Roscow has been charged with two counts of third degree arson.
The latest on Frank Martin's future at South Carolina
Multiple sources indicated to ABC Columbia on Friday morning that there's still been no decision made on the future of Frank Martin at South Carolina, though USC's administration could be quite divided on the issue.
Sumter Police release video of tractor trailer involved in fatal hit-and-run with missing woman
Sumter Police have released video of the tractor trailer that was involved in a fatal hit and run with a missing woman last week.
Mother of Ridgeway teen shot to death says 'no parent should have to go through this'
Fairfield County, SC (WOLO) --Candles lit, and tears flowing down the faces of family and friends trying to grasp the loss of a life gone too soon. "I was woke to a call…
Riverbanks Zoo acts quick to get anti-venom to Raleigh, saving man bit by venomous snake
The Riverbanks Zoo was able to help save the life of a North Carolina man after he was bitten by his pet. Officials in Raleigh say, on Sunday, the man was bitten by his pet Green Mamba, a highly venomous snake.
SC National Guard displays Apache Helicopter on UofSC's campus
A military helicopter touched down on the University of South Carolina's campus Thursday afternoon. UofSC's ROTC program, in partnership with the South Carolina National Guard, displayed an Apache Helicopter at Blatt Field.
Stop and smell the flowers at the Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Sale this weekend
Spring is in the air, and the Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Sale is back at the South Carolina State Farmers Market. The four day sale will run from April 8-10 from 8 a.m.-6-pm. and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 11.
Columbia Police looking for two men accused of threatening a couple with guns
The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for two men accused of threatening a couple with guns on the 1500 block of Main Street. Police say the incident occurred on March 21 around 9:30 p.m.
Officials break ground on new office building in the BullStreet District
There are some new neighbors coming to the BullStreet District. Thursday afternoon, city leaders and others broke ground on what will become WestLawn, a five story, 79,000 square foot office building.
Blythewood HS senior receives college scholarship for e-sports
A Midlands high school student has earned a college scholarship for playing video games. On Thursday, Blythewood High School announced Jacob Gavel received a scholarship to play e-sports at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri.
TopGolf coming to Williams-Brice Stadium in April!
From April 8-11, you can buy tickets to play TopGolf in Williams-Brice Stadium. Spectator tickets are $10, and players tickets start at $40. The TopGolf experience will be conveniently located next to the drive-thru fair food event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
