Four Americans were killed and 17 troops and contractors were wounded while participating in a Veterans Day 5K run when an apparent lone attacker managed to detonate a deadly bomb inside the sprawling Bagram military base in Afghanistan yesterday, counterterrorism officials told ABC News today.
The CDC releases new numbers showing the amount of people lighting up is on the decline.
Get up to date information on Holiday Happenings taking place throughout the Midlands.
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) – Federal authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, which had been the target of vandals in the past. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms says a team of investigators and federal agents arrived Sunday in Beaufort. The team will work with the Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department and the South…
LADSON, S.C. (AP) – A man involved in an altercation with Charleston County deputies on a highway has died. Charleston County Deputy Major Eric Watson says the incident started Sunday afternoon when two deputies responded to a call about a person walking barefoot on Highway 78 and impeding traffic. Watson says that after the officials approached the suspect, he got a…
ABC NEWS— Area residents are on a mission to make a lasting impact on children in need. They are looking beyond their own wish lists and packing shoeboxes for boys and girls around the world—for many of the children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. Columbia residents – together with the surrounding towns and counties –…
ABC NEWS– A powerful earthquake that rocked New Zealand triggered landslides and a small tsunami, cracked apart roads and homes and left two people dead, but largely spared the country the devastation it saw five years ago when a deadly earthquake struck the same region. Strong aftershocks continued to shake the country on Monday, rattling the nerves of exhausted residents,…
ABC NEWS– Arson Suspected in Southeast Wildfires, up to 43 wildfires are burning across several states including North Carolina. Investigators suspect arson is to blame for some of the fires. Over 60, 000 acres have been scorched over the last few weeks. ABC News’ Rob Marciano reports the latest news developing around the battle to contain the dozens of fires….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Christmas is arriving in the Midlands. The State Christmas Tree of South Carolina will arrive at the State House Monday morning. The tree is set to be delivered at 9 AM on the North Lawn. Organizers will also announce plans for the 50th Annual Governor’s Carolighting. Categories: Local News, News, State
ROCKY BOTTOM, S.C. (AP) – Authorities have lifted an evacuation order in Pickens County after firefighters were able to stop a wildfire from quickly spreading. The South Carolina Forestry Commission said in a news release that fire breaks built Saturday were keeping the fire on Pinnacle Mountain from spreading closer to homes and businesses. Officials say the 3-square mile blaze…
