Schools in the Midlands reopen Monday
Most students in the Midlands will be returning to class Monday morning.
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USC will return to its regular class schedule Monday
The University of South Carolina will resume classes on Monday following the schedule of Richland County Offices, says a university spokesperson.
Flooding forces SC interstate closure in wake of Florence
DILLON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A 9 mile stretch of I-95 in Dillon County is closed due to flooding from Florence. Department of Transportation officials say I-95 north and south is closed from exit 181 to exit 190. The continued impacts of Hurricane Florence have caused flooding throughout that area. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
SCEMD update on current Florence conditions
As Florence becomes a Tropical Depression, SCEMD is giving updates and the State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational 24 hours a day until further notice.
Midlands Schools Announce Monday Plans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Midlands schools announce schedules for Monday 9/17. ABC Columbia News will update each district as they come in. The following schools will be open: Lexington One Lexington Two Lexington Three Lexington Four Lexington/Richland 5 Orangeburg Three Orangeburg Four Orangeburg Five Richland One Richland Two Sumter Co. Schools Kershaw Co. is on a 2 hour delay Bethesda Christian…
Columbia Relief Taking Donations for Florence Victims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is working in partnership with Harvest Hope, the Red Cross, the United Way and other organizations. They’re looking for items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, clothing, food,…
SCE&G Customer Outage information
SCE&G Customer Outage phone numbers links
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during and after Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can also report outages by using SCE&G’S mobile site on your phone or you can call the number on your screen. SCE&G is also warning people to…
Rain From Florence Continues Sunday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Tropical Depression Florence continues to drop rain throughout the Midlands, with continues showers and wind all afternoon. The stop also continues to hit the NC/SC boarder very hard. Categories: Local News, News, Weather
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence. SCDOT officials say I-95 is closed from Exit 181 (SC 38) to Exit 190 (SC 34).
Customer Care Number set up in City of Columbia for Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits the Carolinas. The Primary Information telephone number is (803) 545-3300 for information Florence. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Florence
