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Arrest made in Christmas day murder in Orangeburg County

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…

Columbia couple loses 11 animals in Christmas Day fire

[gtxvideo vid="N9WapmBL" playlist="" pid="XSbotlye" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/N9WapmBL-120.jpg" vtitle="Animals killed in fire"] 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,…

Deputies investigating deadly shooting in Eastover

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…

N.C. State Parks offering guided hikes on New Year's Day

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…

Quadriplegic man's van stolen on Christmas Eve

[gtxvideo vid="i2hoTHql" playlist="" pid="XSbotlye" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/i2hoTHql-120.jpg" vtitle="Handicapped Man's Van Stolen on Christmas Eve"] 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…

Shooting at Christmas house party sends man to hospital

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…

Deputies investigating shooting on Hard Scrabble Road

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…

Man rescued from island in Broad River after five days

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…

Operation Spread the Joy Delivers Gifts to the Homeless

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…

Floodgate at the Lake Murray Dam Could Open

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Emergency Services report that SCE&G officials say the utility may have to open the floodgate at the Lake Murray dam Thursday. This could affect Richland County residents downstream. Emergency officials urge residents to stay…

WATCH: Chapin Couple Keeps Christmas Tradition Alive Through 51 Years of Marriage

[gtxvideo vid="jirbjjVN" playlist="" pid="XSbotlye" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jirbjjVN-120.jpg" vtitle="Chapin couple keeps Christmas letter writing tradition alive"] CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- 51 years is evidence enough of a strong marriage, but for the Bensons of Chapin, all the triumphs and challenges that define a…

Record Number of Travelers Expected This Holiday Season

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- AAA Carolina’s estimates a record number of South Carolinians will travel this holiday season. December 23rd is one of the busiest travel days of the year. “If you take a red eye surprisingly it’s very busy…

SUV Crashes into Building on Main St.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say no one was injured when an SUV crashed into Inabinet Glass on Main Street Wednesday afternoon. CFD on scene of vehicle v bldg 2209 Main St no injuries reported…

Threat of Tornadoes Across the South 2 Days Before Christmas

Atlanta, Ga. (ABC News) -- Southerners in large parts of Louisiana and Arkansas awoke to tornado watches on Wednesday, two days before Christmas. Forecasters warned that the pain could soon spread, with powerful tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding possible across Mississippi,…

Surveillance Video Catches Man Stealing Vehicle

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the public's assistance identifying a suspect wanted for motor vehicle theft. Sheriff Leon Lott said that just after 1 p.m. on Monday, November 23, deputies responded to Wash World in…

Botched Robbery Leaves One Dead, Two Behind Bars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Two men have been arrested after fatally shooting a man following a botched robbery attempt at a gas station on December 13. The Richland County Fugitive Task Force and the United…

Heavy rain falls across the Midlands

[gtxvideo vid="MfDjWaDn" playlist="" pid="XSbotlye" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MfDjWaDn-120.jpg" vtitle="Weather wrap"] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Heavy rainfall Tuesday closed roads, tested a dam and reminded people of October's historic flooding. In Northeast Richland County, an all too familiar warning from law enforcement. Richland County Sheriff's…

Law Enforcement Officials Serve Homeless

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, dozens of law enforcement officials served the midlands homeless at Christ Central Ministries on Main Street. In a busy kitchen, officials were busy cooking up a warm meal for hundreds of people in…

Richland County Officials Monitoring Dam Conditions

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Officials with Richland County officials say they're monitoring a dam that's cresting in Richland County. The dam is located in the northeast part of the county at a lake near Farrow Road and Brickyard Road. Officials say…

WATCH: 11-year-old cancer fighter's Christmas wish

HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Hopkins girl needs your help realizing her Christmas wish, one year after her battle with cancer started. 11-year-old Audra Ebo has neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer that usually affected infants…

RCSD Provides Gifts and Food to Midlands Family

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department provided gifts and Christmas dinner to a midlands family in need Monday afternoon. Sheriff Leon Lott said on November 30th, Demetria Osborne left him a message at his office asking…

Red Cross Encourages Blood Donations During Holidays

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- You have a chance to save a life this holiday season. Officials with the Red Cross say they usually see a decline in blood donations around this time of year and they are urging residents to give…

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