COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Snow fell in the Midlands Wednesday, with little accumulation, but in some parts, the snow could stick, causing Black ice for the early morning commute Thursday. Black ice takes place when any remaining moisture on the roadways, liquid or solid (snow), freezes due to sub-32 degree temperatures. Black Ice is a frozen coating of ice that can…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Transportation will be working hard to make sure drivers are safe but the threat of black ice still looms. “These puddles you see today on your way home from work, as these temperatures hit 20 they can freeze,” began Lance Corporal David Jones. “And that can create a dangerous situation for a lot of people…
YORK CO, SC (WCCB) (WOLO)– The York County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday night that Detective Michael R. Doty passed away after being shot early Tuesday morning while responding to a domestic violence call. Doty was among four law enforcement officers that were ambushed during a domestic violence call, say officials. A K-9 officer was also shot. Officials say the three other officers continue to…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The winter weather has ended the second week of South Carolina’s legislative session early. Both the House and Senate decided to cancel their Wednesday and Thursday sessions because of snow in central and western South Carolina. A number of committee meetings have also been canceled. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: SC State House
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Dominion Energy was back at the statehouse Wednesday, mapping out their merger proposal to the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee. The hearing went on for about four hours, but some house committee members are still not convinced merging is a good idea. “Right now, I cannot go forward with any sort of deal that would have…
ATLANTA (AP) – At least five deaths are being blamed on cold weather in the South. In central Georgia, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the driver of a Ford Mustang hit an icy spot on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning and lost control, sending the vehicle into a Honda Civic with two men parked on the roadside. Authorities say weather-related…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland School District One is looking for new staff. Richland One’s Annual Job Fair will be held Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. It will take place at the Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road. According to a release, vacancies are available for certified (teaching) and classified (non-teaching) positions including teachers, guidance counselors, administrators,…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – Wednesday mid-morning many in the Midlands began to see a light dusting of snow. In Northwest Richland County the snow could be seen lightly covering roofs and decks. The snow, however, by mid afternoon, was not sticking to roadways or lawns. There are reports of snow in parts of Blythewood, Newberry , Irmo…
