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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…
Local News, Richland

Deputies investigating shooting on Hard Scrabble Road

Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting on Hard Scrabble Road
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting on Hard Scrabble Road. Officials say they responded around 12:30 a.m. Saturday to the 4300 block of the road in Northeast Richland County. They say the shooting was incited during a fight. One man was taken to an area hospital. Deputies do not know his condition. Authorities say they…
Local News, Richland

Man rescued from island in Broad River after five days

A man was rescued from an island in the Broad River Saturday, after being stranded for five days
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man was rescued from an island in the Broad River Saturday, after being stranded for five days. Columbia Police Department officials say 61-year-old William Brock was reported missing Christmas day. His friends had not seen him since Monday. Officials say search crews found him on an island behind 2050 Watermark Place around 11 a.m. Saturday. That’s…
Local News, Richland

Operation Spread the Joy Delivers Gifts to the Homeless

On Christmas Eve, Operation Spread the Joy delivered bags of gifts to the homeless in the midlands.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The holiday season is about giving back. On Christmas Eve, ‘Operation Spread the Joy’ spent the morning handing out bags of necessities to the homeless. Christmas came early for those in need, but the Christmas stockings came in the shape of a bag. “It’s a wonderful feeling, I think the kids that hand them out get…