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YMCA Talks Healthy Resolutions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– People tend to pack on the pounds during the holidays, making weight loss a popular New Year’s resolution. If your resolution is to get in shape, some say there is no better time to start than New Year’s Day. Gym regulars said making a resolution to get fit is great but many people do not stay on…

SC Lawmaker Accused of Domestic Violence

COLUMBIA, SC (AP)– Authorities say South Carolina Rep. Chris Corley attacked his wife while their kids were in their Graniteville home. Corley was arrested early Tuesday and charged with first-degree domestic violence. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office report says the 36-year-old Republican threatened to kill his wife and punched her causing her to bleed, then pointed a gun at her…

Breaking: Carrie Fisher Dead at 60

BREAKING: Carrie Fisher, legendary “Star Wars” actress, has died at age 60, family spokesperson tells @ABC News. “It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 855 this morning,” Halls said in a statement. “She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. The actress was…

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…

Man Trapped in Movie Theatre

CORNELIUS, OREGON–A man was trapped in a movie theater yesterday and had to call 9-1-1 for help. Justin Haworth says he went to see the “Rogue One” movie, but fell asleep early on. Haworth said he went to a bar before the movie and was admittedly a little intoxicated. When he did finally wake up, the lights were out and…

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,…