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School Dismissals/Closings due to Hermine

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to the path of Hermine headed towards the South Carolina Coast, and with the potential for heavy rain in the Midlands, there are some cancellations and changes for area schools. Richland One schools will dismiss early. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m . Middle schools 1:00 p.m. High schools at 12:15 p.m. Richland School District Two will operate on…

Potential for Flooding in Midlands from Hermine: Safety Tips

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – As Hurricane Hermine churns towards the Carolina Coast and possibly through the midlands, Forecasters say one of the dangers is possible flooding. As a reminder, here are some tips to avoid trouble during torrential rain and flooding. Do not walk through moving water.  Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If…

RCSD: One Toddler Dead, Another Wounded in Shooting

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — Update: Richland County Deputies say one of the toddlers has died from her injuries. The other remains in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The incident happened around 6:30 Thursday evening at the Meredith Square Town Homes off Brookfield Road near Richland Northeast High School. According to the Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call…

Hermine is headed our way

Hermine has strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane with winds of 75 mph. It will make landfall on the Florida Coast late this evening. As it continues to push north it will weaken back down to a tropical storm, and the center will track east of Columbia. Although the winds from the storm will be weaker when it comes through…

School Closings Cancellations/ High School Football

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to the path of Hermine headed towards the South Carolina Coast, and with the potential for heavy rain in the Midlands, there are some cancellations and changes for area schools. Richland One schools will dismiss early. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m . Middle schools 1:00 p.m. High schools at 12:15 p.m. Richland School District Two will operate on…

WATCH: Preparing for Hermine

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — While residents in Florida hunker down for Tropical Storm Hermine, The Red Cross  is asking those here in the Capital city to start getting ready as well. Find out how to keep your family safe if and when Hermine makes landfall. http://www.redcross.org Categories: Local News Tags: Hermine, Red Cross