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Biggest Impacts from Elsa: Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s forecast track

John says the biggest impacts for the Midlands will be the threat of localized street flooding from downpours
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Count on ABC Columbia News and Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan to track Elsa. John says the biggest impacts for the Midlands will be the threat of localized street flooding from downpours. John says you can expect the timing to be between Midnight and 6am in the Midlands. John and Tyler Ryan are covering the storms…
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City of Columbia urges drivers to avoid flood prone streets amid Elsa

One of the biggest issues the Midlands could see from Elsa is localized flooding
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the biggest issues the Midlands could see from Elsa is localized flooding. City officials are warning drivers in Columbia to look out for flooding in certain areas. Officials remind you to be aware and urge you to avoid flood prone streets. Here are a list of areas that could flood, per the City: Main and…
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SC State University lifts COVID travel restrictions

University officials say fully vaccinated students and staff will now be able to travel domestically and internationally
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Image: SC State University logo) Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina State University is lifting there travel restrictions both domestic and international that were put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus. This new measure will only apply to students and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. SC State plans to return to normal operations in the Fall…

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Tracking Elsa’s path: Midlands impact

Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan are tracking the storm
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Count on our ABC Columbia weather team to keep you updated on Elsa’s storm path. Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan are tracking the storm’s progress and how it will affect us in the Palmetto State. We will have live updates online, log on to our Facebook page for the latest forecasts https://www.facebook.com/abccolumbia Categories: Local News

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Deputies find human bones while chasing suspect

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Investigators say Greenville County deputies chasing after someone who ran away from a traffic stop found human remains in a vacant lot. Deputies say officers using police dogs found the bones and called the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. Deputy coroners confirmed the remains were from a human and are now trying to identify the person, determine…

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SC EMD tracking Elsa, urging SC residents to be prepared

 SCEMD says South Carolina residents should be ready and know the safety plans for Elsa's arrival
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Emergency Leaders are tracking Tropical Storm Elsa. Officials at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division are watching the storm’s path. They encourage everyone to have a plan in place during this storm, and any potential storms during Hurricane Season in South Carolina. SCEMD says South Carolina residents should be ready and know the safety plans. For…

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Tracking Elsa’s path to the Midlands: Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s Forecast

Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the storm. We have the latest on air and online
Crysty Vaughan, John Farley,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Elsa. John says you can expect the timing to be between Midnight and 6am in the Midlands. John and Tyler Ryan are covering the storms path throughout the night. You can get updates online, on our Facebook page and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/abccolumbia Here is John’s forecast on the impact of Elsa on…