CNN – Oil prices soar after Iran attacks airbases housing US troops in Iraq(CNN) – Oil prices climbed Tuesday after the Pentagon said Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against bases in Iraq that house U.S . troops. The apparent retaliation for last week’s US drone strike against a senior Iranian commander amplifies concern about a spiraling conflict between the United…
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:…
(CNN) — Australia deals with bush fires every year. But this fire season is different as massive fires continues to bring widespread devastation to the country. John Lorinc joins us with the very latest. Categories: National News
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…
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…
(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…
Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — A Cordova man out on bond for attempted murder is facing the same charge for a second time in an unrelated incident. Authorities say, 30 year old Raynard Ballard II was denied bond during an appearance in court Tuesday for allegedly shooting his cousin and stealing his car. Authorities say the incident took place…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The Columbia City Council began a new chapter Tuesday evening. Howard Duvall and Ed McDowell officially began their second terms, while newly-elected Will Brennan starts his time as a Columbia City Councilman. Shortly after being sworn in by his father alongside his wife and daughter, Brennan says in his first term, he hopes to learn more about…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to give the gift of life, you can attend the ABC Columbia Blood Drive. ABC Columbia is partnering with the Red Cross for this annual event. Mark your calendar for this Thursday, January 9, 2020. You can stop by the Plex at the Village at Sandhill to donate blood. Donations can be made…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating after they say a woman was shot at a medical care facility off Harden Street. Columbia Police say they are still searching for the suspect. Police say he is considered to be armed and dangerous and you should not approach him. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has an update from the location. Police believe…
