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U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson Reacts to Syria Strike

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement regarding the U.S. action in Syria. “Tonight, the United States stood with our allies Great Britain and France to take decisive action against a murderous Syrian regime. I am grateful for the leadership of President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense James Mattis in taking the use of chemical…

Apartment fire forces tenants to jump from balconies

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Thursday (4/13) night people jumped from balconies and at least one family tossed a baby to a teen during an apartment fire in Myrtle Beach. At least seven people were injured. More than a dozen people are now displaced. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews

Trump: US, allies attacking Syria to stop chemical weapons

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, France and Britain launched military strikes in Syria to punish President Bashar Assad for a suspected chemical attack against civilians and to deter him from doing it again, President Donald Trump announced Friday. Explosions lit up the skies over Damascus, the Syrian capital, as Trump spoke from the White House. Syrian television reported that…

President Trump: military strike underway in Syria

(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – President Donald Trump announced that he ordered a strike on Syria in response to last weekend’s alleged chemical weapons attack. Addressing the nation Friday evening, Trump said the strike is currently underway. The strike came as Trump has alluded to military action in Syria all week, even tweeting on Wednesday that Russia should be “ready” because…

The Latest: Macron says ‘red line has been crossed’ in Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on U.S.-led missile strikes on Syria (all times local): 9:40 p.m. French President Emmanuel Macron says his nation, the United States and Britain have launched a military operation against the Syrian government’s “clandestine chemical arsenal.” Macron says in a statement Saturday that France’s “red line has been crossed” after a suspected chemical attack last week…

Myrtle Beach, Windsor Green Fire: How could the apartment not have sprinklers but still be up to code?

Horry County, SC (ABC) — The apartment building that burnt in Windsor Green on Thursday night did not have a sprinkler system, according to a spokesperson for Horry County Fire. Not having sprinklers is not against the Horry County Fire Codes because the building was built in the late 1990’s when sprinklers were not required. Sprinklers can put out a fire before…

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Indie Grits returns to the capital city

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– It is back to the movies and a celebration of southern film making, art, and storytelling as Indie Grits returns to the Capital City.  According to Amada Torruella, this year 83 films will be presented over the four day event, pointing out that 53% of the filmmakers are women. You can learn more about Indie Grits HERE. …