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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,"…

Dylann Roof Won't Call Witnesses During Sentencing

Dylann Roof, the 22-year-old convicted of killing nine black parishioners at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, told a judge today he has "no plans whatsoever to call witnesses" during the sentencing phase of his federal trial, in which he could face the death penalty.

Man Trapped in Movie Theatre

[gtxvideo vid='zGpDounq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zGpDounq.jpg' vtitle='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…

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.,…

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…

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…

Famously Hot New Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is prepping for a big New Year's bash.  This Saturday  December 31 marks the sixth annual Famously Hot New Year.  It will take place in downtown Columbia, S.C., next to S.C. State House, from 6:30…

Russian Military Plane Crash

[gtxvideo vid='owmUXx0k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/owmUXx0k.jpg' vtitle='Russian Military Plane Crash '] SOCHI, RUSSIA-- Tu-154, a Russian military plane crashed early Christmas day, and all 84 passengers and eight crew members are believed dead.  According to Russian News Agency Sputnik, Russian president Vladimir Putin…

Singer George Michael Dies at 53

ABC News , AP-- English singer, songwriter George Michael, who rose to fame as a member of 1980s duo Wham!, has died "peacefully at home over the Christmas period", according to his publicist. Michael's publicist also asked that the family's…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- From all of us here at ABC COLUMBIA, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Join ABC Columbia News, Christmas Night at 11pm, for a Special Year in Review Show. Wake up Monday…

NORAD tracking Santa

ABC NEWS-- Tens of thousands of children from around the world plan to call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to ask where Santa is, and starting Saturday they will get a cheery answer about the mythical route from a…

Christmas Eve Store Hours

Columbia, S.C (WOLO) --- If you wait until the last minute to get those holiday gifts you may be in luck. Some retailers are staying open just a little bit longer so you can get everything you need under the…

Pork Rinds Recalled

A area company is recalling more than 7 thousand pounds of their snack after concerns over possible salmonella.

One Dead, Two Injured in Aster Circle Shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The holiday weekend gets off to a violent start in Columbia as deputies investigate a Friday afternoon shooting. It happened around 1:30 Friday afternoon on Aster Circle near Bluff Rd. Richland County deputies say one person…

Christmas/ New Year Travel Costs

Columbia, S.C (WOLO) --- Depending on where you're traveling and how you intend to get there, a little planning can help you put some of that holiday cheer in your pockets. According to gas buddy, gas prices have seen the…

Officer Assaults Inmate

GAFFNEY, S.C. - A former Gaffney police officer has been charged with assault on an inmate at the Cherokee County jail. Court records show that Billy Hyatt has been charged with third-degree assault and battery. Hyatt was a former sergeant…

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