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Two wine, cocktail bars from budding hospitality group in the works for West Columbia
Led by the former general manager of fine-dining mainstay Terra, the group is developing a cocktail bar/supper club and another business bringing together alcohol retail with a relaxed wine bar vibe and kitchen.
Friday night lights return: South Carolina high school football unites families across generations
LEXINGTON, S.C. — The lights above high school stadiums across South Carolina on Friday night shone brightly. As marching bands played on, there was electricity in the air. The excitement was palpable, and then, with one kick, the crowd roared. It’s official. High school football has returned to the...
A new program actively supports at-risk students across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Carolus Online Academy hosted its back-to-school event in Columbia on Friday at the South Carolina Public Charter School District office. The academy started its new program, "Carolus Cares: Project Give Back," which supports at-risk students at school and throughout South Carolina. “We came out to...
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the use of technology increases in our day-to-day lives, so does the need for online security. Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC (“Kick”), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Columbia shops see unexpected summer success, now brace for football season rush
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Some local businesses say they are booming in Richland County as the University of South Carolina welcomes students back to campus. The Vista, downtown Columbia and Five Points are among the most popular places for people to hang out and shop. Store employees there said they've seen a significant sales increase since students returned.
Missing Sumter teen found safe after leaving school Friday
SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter Police found a missing teen who had not been seen since she left school on Friday afternoon. Police said late Saturday night that the 16-year-old was reported missing after being seen leaving her school around 3:30 p.m. but not ever coming home. Around midnight, the Sumter Police Department confirmed that the teen had been found and was safe.
Family honors Jaylan Sarah Hasty with awareness: 'I want to be able to save someone else's daughter'
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dozens of people gathered this afternoon in north Columbia to honor and celebrate the life of Jaylan Sarah Hasty, who lost her life to domestic violence one year ago. Now, her family has an important message for the world. Hasty died last August after firefighters were...
Stratford High School football game evacuated, canceled at half-time
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - The Goose Creek Police Department says a high school football game was evacuated after an incident Friday night. The Stratford High School football game against Summerville was canceled at half-time after someone in the crowd yelled something about a gun, and people started running, Goose Creek Police Chief LJ Roscoe said.
South Carolina basketball alum goes off for new career high in WNBA
South Carolina basketball alum Kamilla Cardoso had the start of her professional career delayed by a shoulder injury, but now that she has 22 games under her belt, the two-time National Champion is coming into her own as a WNBA rookie. On Friday night, Cardoso and her Chicago Sky team...
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