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Tornado Safety Tips

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COLUMBIA S.C (WOLO)- The Midlands were struck with a surprise Sunday evening when sighting of tornado’s and heavy storms hit the area. Would you know what to do if a tornado crossed your path? If not, here are a few safety tips to help you to be better prepared in the event you are encountered by a twister. First you…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland

Downed trees, power lines reported throughout Midlands

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Powerful storms and possible tornadoes blew through the Midlands early Sunday night. Agencies across Richland and Lexington Counties reported trees and power lines down. Columbia police reported downed trees and blocked roads on Price St, Lincoln St., and Betsy Dr. As well as Saluda River Rd., Timothy Rd., and Jacob Rd. Lexington Co. also reported storm damage: There…
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More than 8000 without power across South Carolina during severe weather

Alexis Frazier, Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Severe weather storms and possible tornadoes have caused thousands of people in the Palmetto state to be without power Sunday night. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported 8,270 power outages statewide. Utilities report 8,270 power outages statewide as of 7:30 p.m. (3/3/19) — SCEMD (@SCEMD) March 4, 2019 Thousands of those outages have been reported throughout…