Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Utility crews stage for storm damage after Michael rolls through

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Utilities throughout the Midlands are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages Thursday (10/10). SCE&G has utility trucks lined up at Columbia Motor Speedway ready to respond after Michael rolls through our area. The utility is urging all of its customers to have a storm kit ready and to make sure your phone information is…

Schools, businesses closing ahead of Hurricane Michael

CLOSURES FOR OCTOBER 11 SCHOOLS: Bamberg School Dist. 2 Benedict College Bethel Learning Center, Columbia Calhoun Co. Schools Columbia International University Fairfield Co. Schools Kershaw County Schools Lexington 1,2,3,4 Lexington Richland 5 Morris College Newberry Co. Schools Orangeburg 3,4,5 Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech Remington College Columbia Campus Richland 1, 2 University of South Carolina – Columbia VV Reid Academy   Government: Aiken…

Columbia Police collect 26 pallets worth of supplies for victims of Hurricane Florence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department has provided major relief for victims of Hurricane Florence. Tuesday (10/9), Harvest Hope Food Bank picked up 26 pallets of food, water and supplies from the Columbia Police Department to help with relief efforts following Hurricane Florence. All of the items were donated by community members during a statewide disaster relief drive…