COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There are some traffic alerts you need to know about, rain in the roadways has prompted some road closures. The City of West Columbia would like to advise all motorists that the following roads are closed due to flooding: Kleckley Drive Cofield Drive Terrace View Drive The following County-maintained roads are closed at this time due to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Emergency Management Division continues to Monitor Tropical Storm Hermine. According to SC EMD officials, “People in potentially vulnerable areas throughout South Carolina should review their plans and consider actions they would need to take as the storm moves through the state. Residents and visitors should monitor the storm via local news media and through updates…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Tropical Storm Hermine moves through the Midlands it’s bringing with it wind and rain. The wind and rain may have been to blame for this tree down off Tara Court near Bush River Road and St. Andrews. The Tree landed on a car. City crews are out and about working downed power lines and repairing stop…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) The Labor Day Holiday means many of you will be hitting the waterways to enjoy the time off. But agencies want to make sure you are doing everything right to keep safe, including ensuring your boat has been inspected. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain…
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…
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…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )–Hermine has strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane. The rain in the Midlands will start Friday morning and be heavy for much of the day. Categories: Local News Tags: Hermine
