Midlands Mugshots
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South Carolina sees drop in unemployment claims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4.283 people filed for unemployment last week. This number is down 830 people from the previous week. Beginning next week, DEW will begin providing unemployment numbers on their website https://dew.sc.gov/. Categories: Local News, State Tags: scdew, Unemployment
Heavy rains affect Columbia roads
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With heavy downpours hitting the state of South Carolina Thursday morning, Columbia’s streets are feeling the impact. Tim Scott spoke with authorities about how you can stay safe. Categories: Local News Tags: Columbia, Flooding, South Carolina Roads
DHEC: 740 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 27 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its updated coronavirus numbers. DHEC reports 740 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 new confirmed deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 132,565 with 2,992 deaths. Confirmed and probable cases:Â please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths:Â please click here. DHEC says 6,294 tests were conducted…
The Midlands feel the effects of Tropical Storm Sally
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday morning, severe rains pounded the Midlands. Downed trees took out power lines, leaving thousands without power. Maria Szatkowski provides you with updates on outdoor conditions in the Midlands. Categories: Local News Tags: midlands, Tropical Storm
West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to officials from the City of West Columbia, the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding. Updates can be found at westcolumbiasc.gov. Categories: Local News Tags: riverwalk ampitheater, West Columbia
Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigating the shooting of a 12-year-old
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating the shooting of a 12-year-old. Deputies say they were called to the 200 block of Lewis Scott Ct. at approximately 2:40 p.m. in response to a shooting. Officials say the child is being rushed to the hospital, and they believe this is an isolated incident, posing no threat…
City of Columbia, FEMA begin repair process on the Columbia Canal
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the lingering reminders of the historic flood of 2015 may finally be repaired. Today, the City of Columbia announced it has come to a fundamental agreement with Federal Emergency Management Association on the scope of damage to the Columbia Canal from the one thousand year flood. Officials say the first step of repairing the dam…
City of Cayce prepares for heavy rain
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Cayce and the Cayce Department of Public Safety are monitoring conditions throughout the City in anticipation of heavy rains over the next day. The city has barricades ready to be put in place if roads need to be closed. The Cayce Swift Water Rescue Team is on standby as are Cayce firefighters, who are…
Tornado warnings issued in several counties throughout the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the following counties until 12:30 p.m. Calhoun County, Clarendon County, Sumter County, Orangeburg County Tyler Ryan keeps you updated on the conditions outside. Categories: Calhoun, Clarendon, Local News, Orangeburg, Sumter Tags: Tornado Warning
