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Chastain Woodard Named Coach of the Year by D1Softball

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina softball first-year head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard was named the national Coach of the Year by D1Softball Wednesday (May 28).

Man accused of amputating seagull he took from Florida

A Columbia man is accused of amputating the wing of a seagull he brought home from Florida.Aaron Lacey, 48, faces charges<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Go-ahead for Columbia plant uprate

The Bonneville Power Administration has given the go-ahead to a USD700 million project which, together with planned energy efficiency upgrades, will add a total 186 MWe of capacity to the only operating nuclear power plant in the USA's Pacific Northwest region by 2031.

Trump’s Golden Age of Corruption

This is American corruption on the scale of a post-Soviet republic or a postcolonial African dictatorship. One of Trump’s tricks, throughout his career in office or competing for it, has been to depict the U.

Ashland recycling lot reopens after alleged misuse

ASHLAND — Ashland's recycling lot is now open again after closing down for a week due to excess materials. The facility has a new schedule and will be open on weekdays, while being closed on weekends.

Family provides update on injured Columbia line worker

COLUMBIA — City employee Kody Kile is awake, alert and exceeding expectations in his recovery, according to an update shared by his family on GoFundMe. Kile, a Columbia Utilities line worker, was seriously injured while working on a power line on Tuesday, May 20.

Where does Barron Trump go to college? Did he get rejected by Harvard? Here's what to know

Did Harvard University reject Barron Trump? Here's what to know as feud rages and what school President Donald Trump and his kids attended in college.

Carl 'Tinker' West, East Coast surfing pioneer and early Springsteen manager, has died

Carl "Tinker" West managed the pre-E Street group Steel Mill, which included Bruce Springsteen, Vini Lopez, Danny Federici and Vinnie Roslin.

Family dog dies from new toxic algae found in river

A family’s dog died after coming into contact with the algae. It was October, the last boating day of the season. The Pang family was taking their boat out on the Columbia River, and their Kavapoo, Cedar, was with them.

NPR Sues Trump Over Executive Order to Cut Funding: ‘Clear Violation of the Constitution’

National Public Radio is suing President Trump, alleging his executive order seeking to cut all federal funding to NPR and PBS is a “clear violation” of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. NPR — along with Aspen Public Radio,

Local Living: Ways to treat PTSD

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, i t’s Military Appreciation Month and one local veteran is sharing some important tips to help fellow veterans suffering from PTSD. ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson spoke with Dr. Phyllis Riley Sabb, CEO of Impa3ct Consulting Group & author of “The Journey Within Hope & Healing.”

How banks are navigating M&A as unrealized losses persist

Rising bond yields are putting fresh pain on some banks' bond portfolios, but that doesn't mean acquisitions of those lenders are off the table.

Huge Columbia spring sale live on Amazon — 11 apparel and footwear deals I’d shop from $15

Olivia is a Deals Writer at Tom’s Guide. She loves all things lifestyle, shopping, and sourcing the best deals from some of the top brands, retailers, and websites around. From

Columbia has already seen several inches of rainfall and more is on the way, tornado threat possible

The Midlands region will be seeing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and potential threats of tornadoes. Meteorologists warn of the dangers of flooded roadways.