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Gamecocks never lose hope in Outback Bowl comeback

Despite trailing by 16 points with just over 17 minutes to go, Carolina is coming back to Columbia as Outback Bowl champions.

WATCH: Jake Bentley says MVP trophy belongs to team

Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley, who went 19-32 for 239 yards, 2 TD's and an interception, was honored with the Outback Bowl's MVP award Monday afternoon, after he rallied the Gamecocks to a 26-19 win over Michigan. Bentley says the trophy will go to his team.

WATCH Will Muschamp's post-Outback Bowl comments

Click the video to watch Will Muschamp's postgame comments after Carolina's 26-19 win over Michigan in the Outback Bowl Monday afternoon.

Carolina Comeback! Gamecocks win Outback Bowl

Carolina trailed Michigan 19-3 late into the third quarter, and proceeded to go on a 23-0 run to defeat the Wolverines and win the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day.

Inmate Killed in Prison Fight

Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- One inmate is dead after an altercation at a prison in Clarendon County according to officials. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says Allen Capers died in the incident. No word on what sparked the…

Coroner Identifies Body Found Sunday

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Authorities have released the identity of a body found on the side of the road Sunday. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 22 year old Damarest Jackson died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Deputies…

City of Columbia Parking New Office Hours

[gtxvideo vid='HwZA7yyx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HwZA7yyx.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Parking New Office Hours'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia's Parking Services will be adding more hours of business in the New Year. According to City officials, starting January 2nd the business offices will…

Sugar Bowl Parade thunders through The French Quarter

A light rain didn't dampen the excitement Sunday in the French Quarter. Fans lined North Peters Street near the riverwalk to take in the Sugar Bowl Parade.

Clemson Fans Brave Cold to have Fun

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WOLO)-- A few hundred Clemson fans brave the dropping temperatures to experience the festivities along side the Mississippi river Sunday.

RCSD: Body Found on Side of Road

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say they responded at 10am Sunday to Coley and Pincushion Roads in response to a deceased body. The identity and cause of death are still unknown at this time.

63 Year Old Arrested for Shooting His Friend

COLUMBIA- Police announced the arrest of a 63 year old man accused of shooting his friend. Wilba Grimes was arrested Friday night for assault and battery of a high an aggravated nature. Grimes got in an argument with a friend…

Northeast Bracing for Historically Frigid NYE Celebration

(WOLO) - Across the northeast, New Year's Eve celebrations will be tested by historically frigid temperatures. It will possibly be the coldest New Year's Eve ball drop since 1917. New York City health officials are advising people to lay off…

UPDATE: Arrest made in home invasion assault on children

UPDATE - Two people have been arrested in the case. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Quintrell Morris, 18, of Hopkins and Brandon Thompson, 30, of Columbia were arrested in connection with the home invasion on Mapleview Drive. Multiple…

SC DMV to Extend Hours in New Year

[gtxvideo vid='F0b3FIwc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/F0b3FIwc.jpg' vtitle='SC DMV to Extend Hours in New YEar'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In the New Year you'll have more opportunities at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The SC DMV announced they are extending Saturday hours in preparation…