Patrick Reed Wins the Masters for First Major Title
The tepid applause that greeted Patrick Reed on the first tee made it clear he wasn’t the people’s choice. All he cared about was being the Masters champion.
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Alligator Harassed on Fripp Island
(Information from: The Island Packet, http://www.islandpacket.com) FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Officials at a South Carolina resort are looking for the people who harassed an 11-foot alligator by throwing carrots at him, calling the action "a new level of stupid."…
Visitation, Funeral Announced for Fallen Saluda County Deputy
SALUDA, SC (WOLO) --Services have been announced for fallen Saluda County Sheriff's Deputy, Corporal Dale Hallman. According to the Sheriff's Department, Hallman will be remembered as a devoted law enforcement officer with five years of service at the Saluda County…
DHEC Looking for Residents to Turn in Dead Birds to track West Nile
[gtxvideo vid='czvdk1Wk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/czvdk1Wk.jpg' vtitle='DHEC Looking for Residents to Turn in Dead Birds'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your…
Lexington County Holds Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding Event
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking to rid your household of old electronics, what about old paperwork? The County of Lexington Solid Waste Management department, along with Keep the Midlands Beautiful and the Lexington County Stormwater Consortium are hosting a…
Comet Public Forum to be Held on Bus Routes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for some changes to The COMET bus route. According to officials, The Comet is required to reduce the number of service hours by 4,900 to stay within the 2019 budget. Plans are to restructure service…
Explore Local Artists Workspaces During Columbia Open Studios
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Trump Tower fire leaves 1 seriously injured: Officials
Flames and smoke were spotted billowing and debris raining down from the 50th floor of the Trump Tower Saturday evening before firefighters were able to put it out, according to fire and emergency officials. FDNY firefighters were battling the four-alarm…
Sumter Deputies Search For Man After Armed Robbery, Assault on Clerk
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for a man who assaulted a convenience store worker during an armed robbery on Friday night. The incident happened at The Station store in the 5000 block of Florence Highway in Mayesville around 8:35pm.…
Steve Spurrier Lands New Coaching Job
The Alliance of American Football league added another big name Saturday, announcing that Hall of Famer Steve Spurrier will coach its Orlando team.
SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…
US-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher prices. Slower growth. Farmers losing access to their biggest foreign market. Even President Donald Trump is warning that Americans might have to accept “a little pain” before they enjoy the fruits of his escalating trade fight…
FEMA approves $1.6 million to Richland County for post-flood sewer line restoration
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following information this week about providing grant money to reimburse Richland County for money spent repairing sewer lines damaged by the October 2015 flood: “Richland County in South Carolina…
19-year-old dies in single-vehicle crash
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the driver who died in a single-vehicle collision at 3:30 this morning (4/6). 19-year-old Robert D. Edelmayer was the driver of a vehicle that left the roadway and struck a…
History repeats itself? SC reps offer secession over guns
South Carolina debated seceding from the Union more than 150 years ago, a decision that ultimately led to the Civil War. Now, the topic has come up again, amid a national debate over firearms and gun rights.
Saluda Co. Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty
Saluda Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says it has lost one of its own. According to Sheriff John Perry, Corporal Dale Hallman was part of the bloodhound team responding in pursuit of a suspect Thursday night who…
Groove N' Brewfest Coming to Downtown Newberry
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Five Points Foundation Donates Big
The Five Points Foundation uses money raised during the huge turn out of Saint Patrick's Day to help local charities.
Dream come true for Columbia man with one shot at The Masters
[gtxvideo vid='UICNZzxq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UICNZzxq.jpg' vtitle='Dream come true for Columbia man at The Masters'] AUGUSTA, GA (WOLO) - A man gets the dream of a lifetime after shaking hands with a golf great in Augusta. Magic at #TheMasters...5 days after @jordsierra27 took…
Inmates Perform Musical at Prison
The sounds coming out of one area prison was music to the ears of many. Click here to find out why inmates left some people in in shock.
