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It doesn't matter where Juju McDowell plays for South Carolina football. He's going to dance anyway
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football running back Juju McDowell might not know what position he's mainly playing in 2024, but what he does know and thinks about a lot is that it's likely his last season with the Gamecocks. He wakes up every morning, says a prayer and drives to Williams-Brice Stadium, thinking about his time as a Gamecocks player. ...
USC Upstate Celebrates University Day
USC Upstate celebrated one of its largest entering class of new students during University Day on August 19. The annual event is an opportunity for the chancellor to provide a “state of the campus” address, reflecting on the successes of the previous academic year and looking ahead to the new one.
Receivers fighting to earn a spot in Carolina's rotation, travel roster
There are a dozen scholarship wide receivers on the South Carolina football roster and all are jockeying for playing time and on-field reps this season. Fourth-year head coach Shane Beamer is quick to point out that travel roster spots are limited, and competition for those spots are high. There are...
STEMfest brings science fun to the Spring Valley H.S.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Midlands kids have a chance to have fun with science this weekend. Clemson University is presenting STEMfest this Saturday from nine to noon at Spring Valley High School. parents and children in grades k through 12 will have a chance to do things like operate...
USC, Lexington Medical Center open new training facility to address nursing shortage
Ten years ago, Jeanette Andrews, the dean of USC's College of Nursing, realized that the college would run out of space and began pitching an expansion to the nursing school’s Columbia building. And on Aug. 12, Andrews saw her plan become a reality as she joined several other university...
Krystal Anderson’s family still search for answers 2 years later
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s now been two years since an Aiken County mom Krystal Anderson went missing outside her home. Her boyfriend, Tony Berry, is charged with her murder. They found his burned car in a wooded area, but her remains were never found. On Tuesday, Anderson’s family...
Poppell Unveils Exciting 2024-25 South Carolina Swim Schedule
Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina swimming & diving announced its 2024-25 meet schedule on Tuesday. In its fourth season under head coach Jeff Poppell, the team will see an action-packed season that features five dual meets, a pair of tri-meets, and a multitude of invitationals. “I’m very excited about the meet schedule that we’ve put together for the 2024 season,” said Poppell. “It will be highly competitive, featuring several of the country’s top swimming and diving programs, which I feel will better prepare us for the caliber of the competition that we will face at the SEC and NCAA Championships…
South Carolina football's wide receiver room set to feature new faces
South Carolina football's offense will have a number of new faces on the field in the receiver room for the 2024 season, hauling in five transfers with the potential for consistent productivity. The Gamecocks saw many of its offensive playmakers move onto the professional ranks or leave the program through...
Columbia approves $2.8 million contract for Williams Street Extension
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia City Council has approved a $2.8 million contract for the Williams Street Extension Project, which aims to expand public access to the river, enhance outdoor recreation, and stimulate economic development. “This project really advances our efforts to make the river more accessible to our citizens...
New city initiative aims to bring color to city spaces through urban canvases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– You might have never thought of Columbia as an arts town but that may be about to change. A new initiative called Columbia Streams Art aims to bring color to city spaces through urban canvases. Tuesday, Aug. 20, an art tapestry was unveiled at 620 Huger...
Soda City Live: Power in Changing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A local nonprofit has been empowering families from the bottom up for years. “Power In Changing” is the diaper bank of the Midlands. They provide diapers and training pants for families in need and so much more. For more information click here. Feel more informed,...
Tickets go on sale for Ringling’s ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ circus in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Tickets are going on sale as a traveling circus plans to arrive in Columbia. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced a reimagined edition of their circus show “The Greatest Show on Earth” is headed to Colonial Life Arena for five live performances from Feb. 7 to Feb 9, 2025.
Local Living: Koger Center 35th Birthday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, the Koger Center for the Arts is celebrating its 35th birthday this month. There will be a free birthday party on Thursday, August 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. People can enjoy cake, drinks, music, and behind-the-scenes looks...
City of Columbia unveils new Urban Canvas large-scale art tapestry
The City of Columbia unveiled a new large-scale Urban Canvas art tapestry today on the south facing wall of the Todd & Moore Sporting Goods facility located at 620 Huger St. A component of the Columbia Streams Art public art program, the new 15 feet wide by 10 feet tall Urban Canvas tapestry is comprised of images and artistic expressions by ten different local visual artists, poets, and jewelry designers.
AT&T southeastern employees on strike
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union, employed by AT&T Southeast are on strike to protest against what they say are unfair labor practices. You may have seen employees with the CWA, picketing at the AT&T building on Huger Street in Columbia or outside...
Talkin’ Trash: Columbia Green, Changing Lives Through Horticulture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -Sponsored by Capital Waste Services. Columbia Green encourages the preservation of trees and other green spaces all while educating our community. We talk about ways to get involved both through their grants and through joining the team of volunteers that help in various aspects of the organization.
More preseason Freshman All-American honors roll in for South Carolina football duo
In recent years, the South Carolina football program has been unafraid to play true freshmen. In the three seasons since Shane Beamer became the head coach of the Gamecocks, the team has had true freshmen playing important roles. The trend has grown over the past two years as USC has...
Temperatures cool to the 60s the next several nights
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The calendar may say August, but it sure feels like early fall outside. This comfortable and dry weather pattern isn't expected to go away anytime soon. Tonight will be mostly clear with forecast lows in the low to mid 60s. Similar below-average lows are expected...
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