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Gamecocks notch 10th straight win over Vandy, 37-14

Jake Bentley threw for 261 yards and a touchdown, and the South Carolina Gamecocks bounced back from their hurricane-forced break, routing Vanderbilt 37-14 Saturday.

No. 3 Clemson powers past Georgia Tech, 49-21 Saturday

The No. 3/2 Clemson football team opened 2018 ACC play with a 49-21 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday.

Going Greek! Greek Festival in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Everything is going Greek this weekend in Columbia. The annual Greek Festival is underway in downtown Columbia. You can taste the famous Greek food and listen to…

Gamecock Basketball Schedule and TV times announced

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Game times and broadcast details have been finalized for the upcoming 2018-19 season of South Carolina men's basketball, as the SEC released its full conference schedule details on Wednesday. Additionally, Carolina has released game times and network details for…

SC Department of Revenue Offers Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Florence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Revenue says it will offers tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence. According to the Revenue Deparment, they recognize that Hurricane Florence may have affected the ability of certain taxpayers to meet…

Groups in Midlands banding together for Florence Relief

[gtxvideo vid='5ryQb6n8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5ryQb6n8.jpg' vtitle='Groups in Midlands banding together for Florence Relief'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Unfortunately, the Midlands has seen its' share of flooding. Now, many local groups are taking action and helping out flood victims any way they can. ABC Columbia's…

Looking to help flood victims? Want to volunteer? Here are some tips from SC officials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you would like to help the victims of Hurricane Florence and those who are dealing with flood efforts, state officials do have some tips for you. First, according to State officials, they recommend you consider volunteering with…

Gun fired at ceiling during armed robbery of Exxon gas station

Four suspects are wanted for an armed robbery at an Exxon on Blythewood road on Thursday.

Flooding causes power plant to shut down

A power plant in Wilmington was forced to shutdown Friday after flooding from Hurricane Florence had caused breached in their dam.

Horry Co. School Board member's comment has people calling for her resignation

An Horry County School Board member is facing calls for her resignation after sharing a Facebook that some say were inappropriate and offensive.

Child cancer patients surprised with life-like Aflac Duck toy

Patients at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital were given a "My-Special-Aflac-Duck" on Friday morning.

Rate cuts for SCE&G customers will continue for now after court denies utility's motion

[gtxvideo vid='1x9gwBVG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1x9gwBVG.jpg' vtitle='SCEG Rates'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Lower rates for SCE&G customers will stick around for the time being. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied SCE&G's motion to stop the legislature mandated rate decrease while the legal…

RCSD welcomes new member to its K-9 unit

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott introduced the newest member of the K-9 unit, Emy, on Friday.

Armed robber shot and killed by Chinese restaurant employee

[gtxvideo vid='LpIZyJK6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LpIZyJK6.jpg' vtitle='RobberyDefense'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An employee of a Chinese restaurant in Columbia shot and killed an armed robber inside the restaurant Thursday (9/21) night. Around 11 p.m. the suspect tried to rob China Kitchen on Forest…

Gaston cyclist killed in a hit and run

[gtxvideo vid='Za7bSKpw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Za7bSKpw.jpg' vtitle='HitandRun'] GASTON, SC (WOLO) - A Gaston man was killed Friday (9/21) in a hit and run while he was on his bicycle. Around 5:50 a.m. Christopher Sharpe, 54, was riding his bike in the median on…