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Columbia Homeowner Shaken up After House Shot at Overnight

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating a shooting, they say happened Tuesday morning at Jaggers Plaza, sending one victim to the hospital. Police said on December 27, shortly after midnight, the suspects began shooting into a residence on Jaggers Plaza. One victim was shot in the hip and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Home owner, Charline…

Deputies Looking For Christmas Bow Thief

Richland County deputies are looking for a woman wanted for larceny

EASTOVER, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County deputies are looking for a woman wanted for larceny. It occurred at a home on Tathom Road in Eastover. According to investigators, the suspect drove up to the home’s front gate, and removed two bows. If you have any information that could help authorities, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News Tags: Bow Thief…

Famously Hot New Year

It’s that time again! South Carolina’s free party of the year – takes place this Saturday, Dec. 31, New Years Eve, from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. next to the S.C. State House at Main and Gervais in downtown Columbia, S.C., the New Southern Hot Spot. In its sixth year, Famously Hot New Year (#FHNY) encompasses a fun, festival atmosphere with…

Police Search for Suspect in Hit and Run

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–We now have a name and a face in connection with the investigation into a hit and run from December 22nd. Investigators say Antonio Burkett is wanted in connection with the incident. Columbia police say he was driving the van that struck a four year old child on Two Notch Road last Thursday. If you know where burkett…

Two Arrested After Christmas Eve Shoot-out

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Two men are in custody in connection with a Christmas Eve shoot-out. Police say Bradley Spigner and Elliott Caldwell are each charged with attempted murder following the incident at Walmart on Garners Ferry Road. Two people were injured in the shooting, police say they were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Categories: Local News,…

Famously Hot New Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is prepping for a big New Year’s bash.  This Saturday  December 31 marks the sixth annual Famously Hot New Year.  It will take place in downtown Columbia, S.C., next to S.C. State House, from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m..  The event includes a free concert by New Orleans musical royalty, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, along with…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From all of us here at ABC COLUMBIA, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Join ABC Columbia News, Christmas Night at 11pm, for a Special Year in Review Show. Wake up Monday morning with Good Morning Columbia at 5am.     Categories: Local News, News

NORAD tracking Santa

ABC NEWS– Tens of thousands of children from around the world plan to call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to ask where Santa is, and starting Saturday they will get a cheery answer about the mythical route from a real person, not a recording. The wildly popular NORAD Tracks Santa operation is launching its 61st run at Peterson Air…

Christmas Eve Store Hours

Columbia, S.C (WOLO) — If you wait until the last minute to get those holiday gifts you may be in luck. Some retailers are staying open just a little bit longer so you can get everything you need under the tree in time for Christmas. Here is a complete list of some retailers and hours that plan to stay open…