As Tropical Storm Debby threatens the Midlands with inclement weather, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and use caution.
Columbia PD responded to reports of a person that had been hit by a vehicle on Monday night.
On Tuesday morning, Irmo Fire District responded to a collision that was blocking lanes of 26 westbound at the Piney Grove exit, according to firefighters.
Due to impending inclement weather starting on Tuesday, August 6, the City of Columbia urging people to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections throughout the city.
Congaree National Park is closing on Monday afternoon due to the expected weather conditions that Tropical Storm Debby will possible create, said park officials.
Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling has reported a power outage on Monday at the County’s C&D Landfill because of a large tree falling.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says the law against price gouging in the state is now in effect since Governor McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday.
As Tropical Storm Debby has made landfall in Florida, and is expected to do the same in South Carolina, the Biden-Harris Administration is urging residents in the storm’s path to use caution and prepare for the possible extreme weather event.
As Debby is expected to make landfall in South Carolina and impact many parts of the Palmetto with heavy rain, Orangeburg County is helping residents prepare.
The City of Cayce has announced that all parks including the Cayce Riverwalk will be closed on Tuesday morning.
