COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A powerful low pressure system continues to move north and east over the Deep South, and the Midlands of South Carolina is seeing its share of winter weather. Significant cold air stemming from a high pressure system near the Great Lakes is forcing itself through the moisture moving through the southern United States, and that is leading…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Various offices and schools will be closed Friday, January 22nd due to the severe winter weather. School Closings and Delays: Fairfield County Schools: Closed Friday Kershaw County North Central Area Schools: Operating on a Two Hour Delay Friday (This includes: Baron DeKalb Elementary, Bethune Elementary, Midway Elementary, Mt. Pisgah Elementary, North Central Middle and North Central High)…
South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation provide tips for keeping roads and drivers safe as inclement weather moves through the Midlands.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — More than 3 months after the historic floods, residents in Eastover are still feeling the impact with several road closures across the region. “Now, I have to drive all the way up Garners Ferry, make a left turn on Reese Road, go all the way by G-mart then come back down so it’s a thirty minute…
BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily. Local media outlets report that the owners of the 53-bed hospital released a statement this week saying they are working to find alternatives for providing health care but that plans have not yet been…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the winter weather, many drivers may want to start their car and let it heat up before jumping in, but there’s a warning from Law Enforcement about that practice. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says car thieves are targeting idling vehicles. According to Sheriff Lott, it only takes seconds for a criminal to steal your car….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A woman killed while riding her bicycle to work Thursday morning has been identified. Coroner Margaret Fisher said 31-year-old Erica Bass died after she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in the southbound lane of 12th Street exit between SCANA Highway and Saxe Gotha Road just before 7 a.m. Bass was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries she sustained…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A University of South Carolina trustee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he illegally trapped and killed hawks in Orangeburg County. Court papers show Charles Williams entered the plea Wednesday in Columbia. Prosecutors last month charged Williams with seven counts of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Three other men are each charged with one…
Justin Jenkins RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Surveillance footage lead to the arrest of a man wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed robbery, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said. The Sheriff stated that the Richland County Fugitive Task Force and the United States Marshal’s Office arrested Jenkins…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As severe winter weather makes it way across the east coast, the National Weather Service issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Florence, Dillon, Marion, Horry and Lee counties. Be advised that the alerts are in effect from midnight Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday. Threat for freezing rain w/ significant impacts exists in north…
