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Colors of India Art Collection Opening

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The colors of India made its way to the Midlands this evening. ABC Columbia News Anchor, Alicia Barnes hosted an art exhibit called “Colors of India, 24 Karat Collection. Alicia was inspired by her recent trip to India. Paintings in the collection are made with real 24 karat gold. The 24 karat collection will be on display…

There’s ‘Absolutely Evidence’ to Begin Obstruction of Justice Case on Trump: Bharara

Former New York U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said “there’s absolutely evidence to begin a case” for obstruction of justice against President Donald Trump. The former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York was responding to a question from ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos in an exclusive interview on “This Week” Sunday. Stephanopoulos asked whether as a former…

Bobbi Brown’s ex Arrested For Domestic Battery

Nick Gordon, the ex-partner of the late Bobbi Kristina Brown, was arrested Saturday after allegedly beating up his new girlfriend in a jealous rage. A Sanford Police report says a heated argument early Saturday between Gordon and his girlfriend, Laura Leal, “became physical and lasted through the night,” with Gordon “hitting and punching her in the face and the back…

Man Arrested After Admitting to Breaking Out Statehouse Windows

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A man has been arrested and charged after admitting to breaking out several windows on Statehouse grounds on Sunday. Ernest Rodney Thompson, 46, was arrested by Bureau of Protective Services officers on Statehouse grounds around 4 a.m. Sunday. According to a spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety, two BPS officers were on routine patrol when they encountered…

RECALL: Mistake in Birth Control Packaging Could Result in Unintended Pregnancy

The Food and Drug Administration announces a nationwide birth control pill recall. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. says its Mibelas 24 F-E products were packaged improperly, so the first four days of tablets labeled as active pills are actually placebos. That could result in unintended pregnancies as well as potential health issues for the mother and fetus. There are no reports of…

Sessions to Appear Before Senate Intelligence Committee Tuesday

Alex Brandon/AP Photo   In just a few hours, Attorney General Jeff Sessions will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, less than a week after that panel heard testimony from former FBI Director James Comey. In letters to the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies — with whom Sessions…

5 Columbia Firefighters Injured in Home Explosion

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Five Columbia Fire Department members are recovering after a home exploded while they were putting out a fire. Crews responded to the fire in the 3000 block of Greenbriar Drive just before 2pm on Saturday. Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins said within 9 minutes of trying to put out the fire there was some type of explosion. Jenkins…