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SC Congressman react to President Trump’s remarks on Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Tim Scott, Congressman James Clyburn reacting on Twitter to Iran
Crysty Vaughan,

ABC Columbia 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 the challenges we face with Iran. It was measured and firm.  “To the Iranian people: President Trump laid out a pathway forward for peace…
Local News, State

Jury chosen in alleged insurance scheme turned deadly

ABC Columbia Staff,

A jury has been chosen in the trial of a Georgetown woman accused of having a vacant mobile home torched in order to collect insurance, not knowing her son was inside. Authorities say the 12 year old boy died in the fire. The ‘Sun News of Myrtle Beach’ reports Marissa Cohen is charged with Arson, Conspiracy, and Unlawful Conduct Toward…
Local News, State

SC ranked as one of worst states to raise a family

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –South Carolina is among the worst states in the country to raise a family. That’s according to a new survey released by wallethub.com where South Carolina was ranked 43rd overall. The survey was based on criteria such as the percentage of families with young children, infant mortality rate, and median family salary. Minnesota was ranked first. Categories:…
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La-Z-Boy Furniture makes donation to Oliver Gospel Mission

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Oliver Gospel Thrift Store received a special delivery Tuesday morning. ABC Columbia News was there as a tractor-trailer full of lightly used La-Z-Boy furniture was delivered to the store on Two Notch Road. Officials with La-Z-Boy say the donations generate five thousand dollars for the mission. The mission’s director says the donations have an impact throughout…
Local News, Orangeburg

Orangeburg deputies search for ‘person of interest’ in car break in

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) —Investigators are hoping you can help them locate a ‘person of interest’ officials think may know something about a vehicle break in at a Magnolia street business. Authorities say they were called to the business December 23rd after a man reported his car being broken into causing at least  $1000 dollars worth of of damage…
Local News, State

39 dogs found ‘malnourished, poorly cared for, or dead sparks animal cruelty investigation

Associated Press,

(AP)— Investigators in the upstate say they’re conducting an animal cruelty investigation after seizing dozens of malnourished dogs. Deputies say the Greenville County Animal Control agency seized 39 dogs Monday that were significantly malnourished and not being properly cared for. Investigators add that two dead dogs were also found on the property. Animal control officers say they were looking into…