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The Ballet celebrates 50 years of sugar plums, fighting mice, and love this weekend

The Columbia City Ballet welcomes Grant Show for The Nutcracker

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) For fifty years, the Nutcracker has been a Columbia City Ballet tradition, and this year is no different.  According to the ballet company’s Executive Director William Starrett, this year, as with years past will be a different twist on the classic tale.  “We have pulled out all the stops,” says Starrett, who writes and choreographs the performance…

Arrest Made After ACC Championship Fight Video Goes Viral

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Charlotte police have made an arrest after a fight in the stands of the ACC Championship football game that was seen by thousands on social media. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokesman Keith Trietley said stadium officials notified police about the disturbance in a seating section. Trietley says officers determined Reed Fletcher was a primary aggressor and arrested…

Authorities Believed to Have Found Remains of North Carolina Girl Mariah Woods

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. –The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI announced Saturday that they believed they recovered the remains of 3-year-old Mariah Woods. The Fayetteville police dive team recovered the remains in Shelter Creek in Pender County around 5:30 p.m., according to authorities. THE LATEST: * Authorities believed they have found the remains of Mariah Woods. *Remains located in Shelter…

Governor’s Mansion ‘Christmas Open House’ to Welcome Visitors

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Governor’s Mansion is all decked out for the holidays. Governor Henry and his family are hosting the annual Christmas Open House on Monday, December 4, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Governor’s Mansion. Organizers say you can expect to see and lots of holiday treats. The event is free of charge, open to the public, and…

Holiday Fun: Main Street Ice Outdoor Skating Rink

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready for some holiday fun on the ice? Main Street Ice is now open for its’ sixth season in downtown Columbia. The outdoor skating rink is now open at the corner of Main and Hampton streets This is the sixth season for Main Street Ice at Boyd Plaza. It runs through January 15th. Categories: Local News, News…