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Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley Reacts to Syria Strikes

ABC NEWS (CNN) — U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,  Nikki Haley,  says the “time for talk ended last night.” “We acted to deter the future use of chemical weapons by holding the Syrian regime responsible for its atrocities against humanity.” https://t.co/a5bTZboyS6 https://t.co/pYrOGoYOio US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley: “We cannot stand by and let Russia trash every international…

Love, Peace and Hip Hop Weekend

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Love, Peace and Hip Hop, a five day Festival is here in the Capital City. The annual event is aimed at celebrating musical icons who’ve made a difference in the history of the genre. This year the theme is All Hail the Queens: A tribute to the first ladies of hip hop. Here is a look…

International Festival in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–This weekend you can take an International trip without leaving Columbia. The International Festival kicks off at 10am at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. It is a celebration of art, dance, and food from around the globe. $7 Admission TIMES: Saturday, April 14: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday, April 15: 12 Noon to 6:00 PM LOCATION: Cantey and Goodman Buildings…

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…