Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176
Officials say a Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed in Iran on Wednesday, killing everyone on board.
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Oil prices soar after Iran attacks airbases housing U.S. troops
(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…
Newest Columbia City Councilman says he's ready to hit the ground running
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…
Sheriff Lott, Live PD Deputies bag groceries to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- For the next few days, you can help Special Olympics South Carolina by shopping at any Publix and donating. On Tuesday, a few special members of the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department was at a local Publix…
No foul play suspected in death of man found in woods: Coroner
The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of a man found dead in a wooded area near Barbara Drive on Monday afternoon.
Shooting on Harden Street sends woman to hospital, suspect at-large
Columbia police say they responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of Harden Street Tuesday afternoon.
Sumter Police Department release photos of men wanted for unrelated crimes
Investigators with the Sumter Police Department need the public's helping locating two men wanted for unrelated crimes.
Lab found chemicals in water near SC airbase
A newspaper says it found high levels of a toxic chemical in the drinking water near one of South Carolina's largest military bases.
Stampede kills 40 at funeral for Iran general killed by United States
A stampede erupted on Tuesday at a funeral procession for a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike, killing 40 people and & 213 hurt.
24 Australians arrested for setting fires as country is ravaged by wildfires
(CNN) - Australia bushfires have caused an orange sky and haze. Officials say a total of 146 fires are burning across New South Wales;…
Body of missing person found in northeast Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A body was found on Barbara Drive in northeast Richland County Monday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 1800 block of Barbera Drive around 4:30 p.m. RCSD says the person had been reported…
An always-evolving city: A look at Columbia's past and how it could change in the future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A city is always evolving, but much like it has over the last century, Columbia might see some changes in the next few years. City planners are laying out their road…
Deputies seek suspect following high-speed chase
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are looking for a suspect they say fled a traffic stop Monday afternoon. Investigators say around 3:00 p.m., a deputy tried to stop a car on Sprott…
Employee at correctional facility accused of bringing contraband to prisoner
A commissary worker at Lieber Correctional Institution was arrested after she allegedly supplied an inmate with watches.
Suspect arrested after officer killed during shooting at Florence Airport
An officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting at the Florence Airport, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken.
5.8-magnitude quake strikes Puerto Rico, damage reported
A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night. The incident happened at Wilson Boulevard and McLeod Street in Columbia around 7:15 p.m. Patrick Lydell Patterson,47, was attempting to cross the street when he was…
Man arrested after shooting inside Vista nightclub that injured 2
A man has been arrested after a shooting at the Social Bar and Lounge in the Vista on Gervais Street that injured two people.
Officer killed after shooting at Florence Airport
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — An officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting at the Florence Airport, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken. An official with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says the suspect initially fled the scene,…
Body found in water identified as missing SC man
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - A body found in the water in South Carolina has been identified as a man reported missing last month. Mount Pleasant Police spokesman Inspector Chris Rosier says the body of 20-year-old Alexander Elliott was recovered…
