COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging owners and operators of reservoirs to check their dams and safely lower water levels in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Sally. DHEC says they will utilize an emergency notification for dam operators as necessary. Categories: Local News Tags: reservoir, SC DHEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As the remnants of Hurricane Sally make their way towards the Midlands, emergency responders are getting ready in case there’s significant flooding. Over the years, the City of Columbia has seen the effects of heavy rainfall take form on some of their roadways. With a Flash Flood Watch put in place by the National Weather Service,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election. This comes a day after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to pass the bill. After debate both sides of the General Assembly passed the COVID-19 Absentee voting bill. It allows…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With Tropical Storm Sally starting to affect the Midlands, emergency officials encourage citizens to prepare for flooded conditions. The National Weather Service predicts that the Midlands could see four to six inches of rain, and has issued a flash flood watch for most of the state. The City of Columbia is putting up barricades so drivers avoid…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DMA Holdings Inc., an auto parts manufacturer, announced that they are expanding operations in Marion County by constructing a new manufacturing and distribution center, their second facility in the county. DMA plans to invest $3.9 million on the project and create 25 new jobs. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Marion County as we expand…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 131,428 with 2,968 confirmed deaths. Officials say the percent positive tests was 13.5%. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are doing their part to help in the response to both Hurricane Sally and the wildfires on the West Coast. The Red Cross says they currently have 36 volunteers from the Palmetto State on the Gulf Coast and West Coast providing aid. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: American Red…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Custom plastics manufacturer ClickFold Plastics announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County, creating 21 new jobs. ClickFold is investing $1.5 million in this operation. According to officials, the new facility will be located at Bailes Ridge Corporate Park in Indian Land and contains 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The facility is expected to be online…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a settlement with 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney General Alan Wilson says he secured $8.6 million in debt relief for over 1,000 former ITT Tech students in South Carolina. On the national level, the settlement totals about $330 million for 35,000 borrowers with outstanding balances. According to the Attorney General’s…
Columbia Police say no one is hurt after shots were fired and a vehicle chase happened overnight on Bluff Road.
