City of Columbia Flood Tip Sheet
As the Midlands continues to recover and work towards flood repair, there are some contact numbers and websites for residents to turn to for aid.
News
SC Emergency Officials Move to OPCON Four after Flood
SC emergency officials are transitioning from Operating Condition Three to OPCON Four, the second lowest level of five operational conditions the state uses.
SC issues emergency order for 63 dams, half in Richland Co.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental regulators have issued emergency orders to the owners of 63 dams, of which almost half are in Richland County.
City of Columbia putting on free financial workshop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is offering people a chance to get free help on managing their money.
South Carolina beats Vandy 19-10 to start post-Spurrier era
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pharoh Cooper caught seven passes for 160 yards including South Carolina's only touchdown as the Gamecocks won interim coach Shawn Elliott's first game 19-10 over Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Gamecocks Get 19-10 Win In Elliott's Debut
Pharoh Cooper caught seven passes for 160 yards, including South Carolina's only touchdown, and the Gamecocks won interim coach Shawn Elliott's first game 19-10 over Vanderbilt on Saturday.
State Fair Gives Hope to Workers
For many of us, cleaning the bathroom can be a chore, but for Tony Mazzola it is a clean sweep at life.
SC State Fair will shorten admission hours Saturday
Admission sales at the South Carolina State Fair will end at 7 p.m. Saturday to help ease post game traffic around Williams Brice Stadium.
DHEC orders action at Dams after Flooding
DHEC is ordering actions at a number of dams statewide following historic flooding
DOT: AT least 86 SC roads closed until after Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation officials say at least 86 roads and bridges in South Carolina damaged from this month's floods will remain closed until at least after Thanksgiving.
Senate creates 9-member study committee for flooding relief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina's Senate has appointed a special committee to oversee state agencies' flood relief efforts and determine how much more money is needed to help people recover from the catastrophic flooding.
ESPN SportsCenter in Columbia Saturday
ESPN will broadcast live from the historic Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina for the fourth time in six years when SportsCenter on the Road visits for a live show airing 7-9 a.m.
Sumter hospital agrees to $72M settlement with feds
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter hospital has agreed to pay the federal government $72 million and be sold to settle charges it steered Medicare referrals to certain doctors.
Team SC Day Assists Sumter Flood Victims
Team South Carolina Days provide one stop shopping for those working to recover from recent flooding.
Missing Teen Found Safe
Richland County deputies have found a missing teen.
As city dries, Columbia turns to who will pay to fix damage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Many of the people affected by the heavy rain that pelted South Carolina for days never bought flood insurance, thinking they were at low risk. Now, they're trying to figure out who can pay for their ruined carpets, floors, duct work and other damage.
Coroner: Missing Winnsboro man ID'd as car crash victim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a Winnsboro man who was last seen more than three weeks ago has been found in an upside-down car in Columbia.
FEMA approves 11 more SC counties for public assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 11 more South Carolina counties for assistance that allows state agencies, local governments and some private non-profits to recoup costs of storm response, debris removal and infrastructure damage.
3 avoid jail in investigation that brought down sheriff
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Three men involved in schemes in Lexington County have pleaded guilty to state charges and have been placed on probation.
Coroner identifies man killed in traffic accident on Monticello Rd
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim that died as a result of a traffic accident on Monticello Road on Thursday.
