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Majority of Midlands schools return to class Friday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- A lot of parents in the Midlands are probably asking the same question, will my child’s school be in tomorrow? Chances are the answer is yes. At least for many of the schools in the Midlands districts like Lexington One that has already announced plans to open their door for class tomorrow, (Friday September 6th, 2019)….

Thousands lose power across the state as a result of Hurricane Dorian

The bulk of the power outages occurred in Charleston and Berkeley Counties

MANNING, S.C. (WOLO) –Some people living in Clarendon and Sumter Counties are without power due to the heavy wind and rain. Clarendon County had some reports of down power lines, trees on the roads, and even some stop lights that lost power. Even with all that, some people said they are glad it was not much worse. “I’m happy because…

2 tornadoes confirmed, no storm-related deaths following Dorian in S.C.

As Dorian continues to make its way up the South Carolina coast, officials are responding as best they can to the areas that have been hit.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As Dorian continues to make its way up the South Carolina coast, officials are responding as best they can to the areas that have been hit. So far, no storm-related deaths have been reported in the state. There are more than 2,000 people staying in 33 shelters open statewide, and more than 200,000 power outages…

School is back in session for some districts and colleges on Friday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Officials are announcing the return to studies for area schools, colleges and universities in our viewing area. Bamberg Bamberg District One will resume normal schedule on Friday, September 6 Bamberg District Two will resume normal schedule on Friday, September 6 Calhoun Calhoun County School District will resume normal schedule on Friday, September 6 Clarendon Clarendon School…

Rules of the road as Hurricane Dorian blows through SC

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  As Hurricane Dorian continues its path in the coastal regions of South Carolina, AAA wants to remind anyone planning to get behind the wheel to avoid driving through flooded waters. Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson says, “Water is one of the most deadly components of major storms and unfortunately isn’t taken seriously enough,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson….