Mail Service In The Midlands
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- If you’ve been missing your mail, don’t worry it will be there soon.
Today a spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service says deliveries will resume to most areas in the midlands.
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Ban on Beach Tents Proposed Along Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ It may be hard to think about a trip to the beach with a winter storm affecting South Carolina, but officials on the Grand Strand are looking toward the summer and recommending a ban on beach tents.
Ice Big Problem for Power Restoration
Utility crews continue to work through the night to restore electricity to thousands of homes statewide. However, depending on where you live, restoration times will vary, leaving thousands in the dark longer than expected.
Thousands of Power Outages, Accidents Reported in Ice Storm
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials warned and now it’s here. This week’s ice storm already has hundreds of thousands in the dark, statewide, and contractors from various states are here to help. “In a matter of hours, it can accumulate, all those branches can come crashing down and just like snapping your fingers, multiple…
Over 190,000 South Carolinians Without Power
More than 190,000 South Carolinians have lost power.
Greenville Bans Texting While Driving
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville has banned texting while driving.
City council voted Monday to make it illegal to use a hand-held device while driving. The ban taking effect April 1 also applies to vehicles stopped in traffic or at a stop sign.
Local Man Wanted For Burglary And Flooding A Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are looking for a man they say flooded a home during a recent burglary.
Investigators say between eight in the morning and three yesterday afternoon, Daniel Peterson broke into a home on Baywater Drive.
Governor on Ice Storm: ‘Brace yourselves’
From a state of emergency status to highway patrol’s advice to pack food in your car in case you get stranded, the Midlands and the state are preparing to survive round two of wintry weather, focusing this time on the possible impact of ice.
Interim Chief Not Candidate for Top Job
Upon receipt from the Police Chief Search Committee and the City of Columbia’s Human Resources Director, City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced the candidates for the Columbia Police Chief, and Interim/Acting Police Chief Ruben Santiago’s name is nowhere on the list.
Richland One Teacher Fair
RICHLAND, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland One says it is looking for more outstanding certified teachers.
