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How To Stay Warm And Protect House Pipes While Saving Money In Winter Weather

Winter can be tough because you have to make sure the house pipes do not freeze and you stay warm in the house, but all of that can add up on the energy bills.
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  Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Now that the winter weather has taken hold, you might be reaching for your thermostat, but there are some other things you can reach for to keep your house warm and safe.   “Using a hot water heater blanket that can help insulate your hot water heater and reduce your energy costs. Also, leaving your drapes or…

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School Closings for Friday due to Winter Weather

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here are a list of school closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Bamberg School District Two will remain closed, Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg Consolidated School District Four  and Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five will remain closed on Friday, January 5, 2018. Due to hazardous road conditions,…
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City of Columbia Tips to Protect Pipes in Frigid Weather

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the freezing temperatures grip Columbia , City of Columbia Water officials would like to remind water customers to take precautions to protect pipes. Here are some tips: Leave your faucets dripping to keep water moving through the pipes inside the home Open under-sink cabinets to allow the heat to circulate and keep pipes warm inside the…
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SC Governor Activates National Guard for Winter Weather Recovery

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has activated the SC National Guard for winter weather recovery. The Guard will focus efforts on the 1-95 Corridor. According to Governor Henry McMaster, “There are South Carolinians in need right now, and as always, the National Guard is ready, willing, and able to answer the call of duty and help the brave…
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City of Columbia Grants Temporary Permission for Water Shut Off, if Pipes Burst

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is helping out water customers during the winter freeze. According to City officials, Wednesday, January 3, through 8 a.m. Monday, January 8, Columbia Water is granting temporary permission for customers to shut off their water at the meter if they experience a water line break and do not have a shut-off valve installed on the property….
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Charleston Working to Dig Out from Snow

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The American Red Cross says more than 120 people were in its three shelters along the South Carolina coast after a winter storm moved up the East Coast. The agency said in a news release Thursday morning that the largest group was at Hardeeville-Ridgeville High School in Jasper County, with 86 people. The Red Cross also…

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UPDATE: Weather Delays and Closings

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The following locations have announced schedule changes in the aftermath of winter weather and frigid temperatures: Schools and Government Bamberg County state government offices: Open at 1 p.m. Thursday Bamberg School District 1, 2: CLOSED Thursday Bamberg School District Two CLOSED Thursday Calhoun County state government offices: Open at noon Thursday Claflin University,Opens at 10 a.m….