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Richland One offering golden activities passes for senior citizens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland One is offering golden passes to senior citizens ages 60 and older who live within the district, said officials. The pass provides eligible seniors with free admission to all district-sponsored athletics events, except Sportsarama and playoff games. A Golden Activities Pass can be obtain from...
Missing 12-year-old girl found nearly 10 hours away from home with older man she met online
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (WANF/Gray News) - A Georgia girl who went missing for nearly two months in a high-profile case has been found with a 34-year-old man in Ohio. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch identified the man as Antonio Agustin. He was arrested and is currently being held in a Tuscarawas County jail in Ohio.
Quackenbush representing club's culture, staying competitive at Palmetto Amateur
Jul. 26—Brian Quackenbush is used to the questions by now each time he tees it up at the Palmetto Amateur. He knows he's the elder statesman of sorts, the old man playing alongside some of the best college and junior golfers in the country in addition to a few mid-ams who are still a few years younger than him. But he's not here to treat this tournament like a member-guest, or just as some ...
Ridge View Student’s Representation Of South Carolina At Ala Girls Nation
Ridge View High School’s Jada-Love Roper has been chosen as one of the 100 high school seniors to attend the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The program, established in 1947, aims to impart exceptional civic education to its attendees, introducing them to the workings of the federal government.
Permitting reform needed to capitalize on infrastructure investments
The bipartisan federal infrastructure law that Sen. Lindsey Graham helped craft and pass in 2021 makes critical investments in building, strengthening, and modernizing America’s infrastructure, including our network of roads, bridges, and highways. While these investments have enormous potential to help address our nation’s dire infrastructure needs, they could be wasted if Congress does not […]
‘I feel like I’m in a river’: Homeowner begs SCDOT to resolve flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - David McAdory, a homeowner in Richland County, lives in a flood plain. The area is well known for the thousand-year flood that left the area in upwards of 15 feet full of water. McAdory told WIS News 10 storm drains on the sides of the road...
Soda City Live: 31st Annual Lexington Community Fun Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Community Fun Day has been a staple in the town of Lexington for over three decades!. The annual event begins the new school year with free food, entertainment, and most importantly, school supplies. (See flyer for more) Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with...
Another South Carolina basketball non-conference game on the books
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley might be coming off of her third National Championship, but the Gamecock boss certainly is not resting on her laurels. Despite no need to do so, Coach Staley once again is scheduling one of the toughest slates in the country. In addition to the annual rivalry games against Clemson and UConn, South Carolina also will play against the Michigan Wolverines (in Las Vegas as part of the Hall of Fame Series for the season opener), UCLA Bruins (in Los Angeles), Duke Blue Devils (in the ACC/SEC Challenge), NC State Wolfpack (in a neutral site game in Charlotte), and Iowa State Cyclones and Purdue Boilermakers (in the Fort Myers Tip-Off).
Soda City Live: NBA Star Returns Home for Back to School Event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia is home for NBA star Dillon Jones. The former Weber State basketball star and former Keenan High School, Raider returns to his old stomping grounds for a back-to-school bash. He shares the importance of giving back and remembering where you come from. Feel more informed,...
Talented in-state 4-star prospect announces surprise college commitment
The South Carolina football roster is loaded with veteran wide receivers. Gage Larvadain, Ahmari Huggins-Bruce, Dalevon Campbell, Payton Mangrum, and Luke Doty are all seniors (though, Doty could return for a sixth year in 2025), and Jared Brown is a redshirt junior. Even Nyck Harbor, just a sophomore, is expected to have just two more years in Columbia as a player with his physical profile is sure to be an intriguing NFL Draft prospect when eligible after 2025.
Missing 12-year-old girl found nearly 10 hours away from home with older man she met online
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (WANF/Gray News) - A Georgia girl who went missing for nearly two months in a high-profile case has been found with a 34-year-old man in Ohio. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch identified the man as Antonio Agustin. He was arrested and is currently being held in a Tuscarawas County jail in Ohio.
Alabama nurse, mother of six, killed in Georgia crash
An Alabama woman died Wednesday afternoon following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Georgia. Brandy Rodgers, 39, of Oxford, died in the crash at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday. The Georgia State Patrol said Rodgers was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to a GoFundMe page...
Movie Guide: What's playing in Aiken for the weekend of July 26
Jul. 26—"Deadpool & Wolverine" NEW Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin. Written by Shawn Levy, Rhett Reese and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Shawn Levy. (2:07) R "Twisters" A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to ...
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