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Fire crews extinguish blaze at vacant Jabay Drive home

Columbia fire crews worked to extinguish a blaze at a vacant home on Jabay Drive Thursday morning.

U.S. Army: text messages claiming you've been drafted are a hoax

(CNN) --- The U.S. Army is warning about a wave of fake text messages telling Americans they've been drafted to fight in Iran. Screenshots of the texts provided by US Army recruiting command…

2019 saw the highest number of measles cases in 27 years

(CNN) - Health officials say 2019 was the worst year for the measles since 1992. The majority of cases were among people who were not…

Lawmakers expected to vote to limit Trump's war powers

(CNN) - Iran and the US have hit pause on escalating tensions between the two countries. Now American lawmakers are looking to limit the President's power to…

Here's how you can help the City of Columbia plan for 2036

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The city is hosting a series of meetings to put together a plan for 2036, and they want to hear from you. They're asking people who live and work here to come…

'No War on Iran' protest vigil held at State House

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, the Carolina Peace Resource Center held a 'No War on Iran' protest vigil at the State House in response to recent tensions with Iran. The Center is a…

Soldier dies at Ft. Jackson

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials at Fort Jackson say an Army National Guard soldier has died. A spokesperson for the base says the 19 year old from Minnesota was found unresponsive Wednesday morning. The soldier's name is being withheld until the…

SC man gets 50 years for killing roommates

Aiken, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to killing two of his roommates will spend 50 years in prison. News outlets report Jeremie Tobey was sentenced Monday for the shooting deaths…

Infant left abandoned on doorstep of Blacksburg home

Blacksburg, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina sheriff's office is searching for whoever abandoned a newborn baby girl by leaving her on the front porch of a home. Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller says the infant…

SC Congressman react to President Trump's remarks on Iran

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Congressman are reacting to President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran Wednesday. In a release, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statement: “A homerun speech by President Trump about…

Fundraiser underway for slain Florence public safety officer

A memorial fund will honor the memory of fallen Florence Regional Airport Department of Public Safety Officer Jakson Winkeler.

U.S. Army warning Americans about fake text messages about military draft

Tensions are extremely high following the airstrike that killed Iran's elite Quds Force commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad, Iraq, but don't be fooled by any text messages that you might receive saying you've been selected for a military draft.