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Local non-profit collecting thousands of shoes for people in need
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you're still doing spring cleaning, a Midlands non-profit could use your help. Keep the Midlands Beautiful is looking for new or gently used shoes to send overseas to developing countries. The non-profit is collecting and bagging thousands of pairs of shoes from across the area to help support families globally.
The celebration continues for one Gamecock women's basketball guard
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The successes of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team spilled over into a Columbia neighborhood on Sunday. The Greenview neighborhood club held an event honoring MiLaysia Fulwiley and hoping to inspire other youth in that community. “I know her from the Gamecocks basketball...
City of Columbia announces hours for Recreational 2024 Swim Season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -The City of Columbia announced recreational swim season for the city’s outdoor pools and splash pads/spray pools will begin on Saturday. The recreational swim season will remain open until Labor Day, Sept. 2. Officials said the Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10...
No. 7 Alabama prepares to face No. 10 South Carolina in first round of SEC Baseball Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Crimson Tide will enter this week’s SEC Baseball Tournament as the lone team from Alabama as Auburn failed to make the trip to the Hoover Metropolitan Complex in Hoover. Alabama finished the regular season with a 33-21 record and makes the trip to...
South Carolina State Fair: 53 recipients for 2024 Ride of Your Life scholarship announced
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - High school seniors from across the Palmetto State have been chosen as recipients for the annual South Carolina State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. “We’re thrilled to announce this year’s scholarship recipients and to invest in these students’ futures,” said South Carolina State...
No. 3 Gamecocks Conclude Season at NCAA Championship
CARLSBAD, C.A. (South Carolina Athletics) - No.3 South Carolina’s season came to a close at the NCAA Championship on Sunday. The Gamecocks finished 23rd at 40-over for the tournament, missing the cut for the top-15. Carolina teed off in the afternoon wave today and was just outside the top-15 at 17-over needing a solid round to advance. The Gamecocks shot 311 (+23) and slipped three spots down the leaderboard.
Widening of I-26 begins between mile markers 125 and 136
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More lanes are set to be added to a portion of Interstate-26 as the South Carolina Department of Transportation begins its latest project. Secretary of Transportation with SCDOT Justin Powell says the new project will widen I-26 to three lanes in each direction from mile marker 125 in Gaston to mile marker 136 in St. Matthews.
Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is perhaps the highest-profile Republican in the nation who has refused to fall in line and endorse Donald Trump’s presidential bid. It’s unclear how long that might last. Some allies believe she may be forced to endorse him before the November...
Training tips for dog owners on National Rescue Dog Day!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day, and there’s some amazing dogs in our local shelters looking for their forever homes. But like with any dog, a little bit of training, whether by a professional or on your own, can go a long way to ensure the best outcome for both the dog and the adopter.
Gamecocks' Messina Named Second Team All-SEC
BIRMINGHAM (South Carolina Athletics) – University of South Carolina junior catcher Cole Messina was named to the All-Southeastern Conference Second Team, it was announced this afternoon (Monday, May 20) by the league. Messina, who earned all-league honors for the second straight season, leads the Gamecocks with a .312 batting...
Coroner identifies bicyclist killed in collision with SUV
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who died after he was hit by an SUV while riding a bicycle. According to Fisher, 59-year-old Diego Federico Suarez-Pelaez of Gaston was riding his bicycle on Woodtrail Drive at around 2:30 p.m. May 9 when he was struck by an SUV.
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