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Packed chamber for swearing-in of Columbia City Councilors

It was standing room only, as two new members, and one returning councilor, were sworn-in to the Columbia City Council Tuesday
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It was standing room only, as two new members, and one returning councilor, were sworn-in to the Columbia City Council Tuesday. Howard Duvall took over Cameron Runyan’s At-Large seat. Ed McDowell now sits in the District Two seat formerly held by Brian Dequincy Newman. Moe Baddourah was re-installed in his District Three seat. “We have to…
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Weather Alerts in Place as Rainfall Continues

Residents in areas heavily impacted during October's floods react to recent rainfall as the National Weather Service issues weather alerts.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With significant rainfall in the forecast residents impacted by October’s floods say they’re not worried about potential flooding but how it will impact reconstruction. “It’s just the wetness and the mold and the condition of the houses that are abandoned. It makes it feel like it makes recovery harder and longer,” says flood victim Ashley McEntire. Current…
Lexington, Local News

Water service cut off for many West Columbia customers Tuesday

Water service will be cut off for many West Columbia customers on Tuesday
Grace Joyal

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Water service will be cut off for many West Columbia customers on Tuesday. The city says water will go off at 9 a.m. Tuesday and will resume at 7 p.m. Customers in the following areas are affected: All addresses in the 2900 – 3600 blocks of Leaphart Road All addresses on Methodist Park Road All addresses…
Local News, Orangeburg

Arrest made in Christmas day murder in Orangeburg County

Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest in the murder of 38-year-old Loretta Brunch, who was killed on Christmas day
Grace Joyal

HOLLY HILL, S.C. (WOLO) — Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies have made an arrest in the murder of 38-year-old Loretta Brunch, who was killed on Christmas day. Officials say they found Brunch’s body in some water about five miles south of Holly Hill, off Highway 453. Brunch, a manager at a Holly Hill fast food restaurant, was last seen Christmas day. Investigators…
Local News, Richland

Columbia couple loses 11 animals in Christmas Day fire

A Columbia couple is left sifting through the ashes, after a fire kills 11 of their animals Christmas Day
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A Columbia couple is left sifting through the ashes, after a fire kills 11 of their animals Christmas Day. The animals- two dogs, ferrets, parrots, a bearded dragon, a snake and a kitten- were rescue animals. Miraculously, two parrots survived. Lane Crenshaw and Karie Bridge started taking in rescued ferrets and reptiles in 2010. They live in…
Local News, Richland

Deputies investigating deadly shooting in Eastover

Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Eastover
Grace Joyal

EASTOVER, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Eastover. Authorities say a man was shot and killed on Megan Court around 5 p.m. Sunday. They say one person is in custody. We’ll relay more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, Richland
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N.C. State Parks offering guided hikes on New Year’s Day

The North Carolina State Parks system is offering guided hikes on New Year's Day, to kick-off its year-long celebration of its centennial
Grace Joyal

RALEIGH, N.C. (WOLO) — The North Carolina State Parks system is offering guided hikes on New Year’s Day, to kick-off its year-long celebration of its centennial. State parks Director Mike Murphy says the hikes will usher in a year of anniversary events planned throughout the state. The state Division of Parks and Recreation says the offered hikes range from short leg…
Local News, Richland

Quadriplegic man’s van stolen on Christmas Eve

A quadriplegic Columbia man needs your help finding his specially-outfitted van, stolen from in front of his house on Christmas Eve
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A quadriplegic Columbia man needs your help finding his specially-outfitted van, stolen from in front of his house on Christmas Eve, sometime after 11 p.m. Robert McCurdy is the Assistant Director for the S.C. Court Administration. His wife is a court reporter. The couple relies on the van to get McCurdy to work every day. It’s…
Local News, Richland

Shooting at Christmas house party sends man to hospital

A shooting at a Christmas house party sent a man to the hospital Friday night
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A shooting at a Christmas house party sent a man to the hospital Friday night. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened in the 400 block of Bridgecreek Drive in Northeast Richland County, north of the Village at Sandhill. Officials say the victim’s friend drove him to the hospital. They’re unsure about his condition. Investigators are working…