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Strong thunderstorms expected Sunday afternoon, Tornado Watch

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A line of thunderstorms that has brought severe weather from the central and southern Plains into the Deep South over the past couple of days is expected…

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival Blooms

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for Spring blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Midlands Plant & Flower Festival is underway. It's taking place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston…

Sold! State Museum Garage Sale

[gtxvideo vid='IuMyVo0I' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IuMyVo0I.jpg' vtitle='Sold: State Museum Garage Sale'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina State Museum was the perfect place Saturday for treasure hunters. The Museum held its annual Garage Sale . If you were you in the market for a…

Indie Grits Festival

[gtxvideo vid='5B7eTp78' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5B7eTp78.jpg' vtitle='Indie Grits Festival'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Indie Grits continues through the weekend, part of the event took place at The Tapp's Center on Main Street throughout the weekend. It's a four day event with 30 bands at various…

Columbia Police Arrest Teen Suspected of Shooting 55 year old Woman

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) -- Columbia police say they have arrested a teen suspected of shooting a 55 year old woman. According to police, warrants were issued for 16 year-old Jaleel Brown. Police say Brown was arrested Saturday afternoon and is…

Experts Predict Rise at the Pump this Summer

[gtxvideo vid='lKJDCksm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lKJDCksm.jpg' vtitle='Experts Predict Rise at the Pump this Summer'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you're planning any trips this summer, start putting some extra cash aside for gas. Experts says you could be paying more at the pump. Consumer experts…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Syria Strike

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released the following statement on the U.S. strikes in Syria. “I applaud and admire the bravery of our men and women in uniform. They continue to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner…

City of Columbia Hosts Kitten and Puppy Donation Shower

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to shower some furry friends with donations. The City of Columbia is hosting a donation shower this April at the Columbia Animal Shelter. Columbia Animal Shelter officials say they would like to put a…

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…

International Festival in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='0iFbmv3j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0iFbmv3j.jpg' vtitle='International Festival'] 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…

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…

Apartment fire forces tenants to jump from balconies

[gtxvideo vid='c2jDC3ho' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c2jDC3ho.jpg' vtitle='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…

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…

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,…

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.”…

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…