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UPDATED: Sunday morning forecast

ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan have the latest on the winter storm impacting South Carolina
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Rain, ice, and even snow continues to pummel the Palmetto State, with the majority of the wintery mix impacting the midlands toward the northern areas.  The Upstate continues to accumulate snow, while to the south and east of the Midlands see more rain. Categories: Local News, Todays Forecast Tags: John Farley, tyler ryan, Weather, Winter Storm
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Sunday Closings and Cancellations

Rob Dew, Mike Olson,

City of West Columbia Parks Richland County Recreation Commission-All parks, community centers and the Linrick Golf Course closed Sunday. First Nazareth Baptist Church-All in-person activity cancelled. Richland Co. Recreation Commission-All parks and facilities. SC State Museum-Closed. Union UMC- Sunday services cancelled. Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Hopkins-All Sunday Services Cancelled. The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia-Service moved to virtual. –Send…
Local News, News, Sumter

Sumter Police investigating racial slur on SCDOT sign

Rob Dew,

(Courtesy: Sumter Police Dept.) Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter police are investigating after they say someone tampered with a SCDOT sign near the US 76/Hwy. 378 bypass changing the message to a include a racial slur. In a statement provided to media Chief Russell Roark says “We will investigate this to the fullest,” describing the incident as extremely disturbing, “a scar…

Nws Winter Tips Alex Pkg
Local News, Richland

Midlands braces for potential winter storm this weekend

Alex Tejada,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina residents are accustomed to extreme heat, but maybe not extreme cold. With winter weather threatening much of the Palmetto State this weekend, you may not be sure what to be prepared for. Voice of Steve LaVoie, NWS Meteorologist :10-20 Dr. Matthew Bitner, Prisma Health Emergency Medicine Physician  1:25-35 Most of the Midlands will be…