Libraries in the Midlands open to the public during power outages across the Midlands
Libraries in the Midlands are offering resources to the public as people deal with continued power outages in the Midlands.
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WATCH: Mayor Rickenmann, Dominion SC Officials hold press conference regarding Hurricane Helene recovery
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Dominion Energy SC Officials hold a press conference to update the public on recovery efforts.
Districts offering free food pick up for students as SC continues to recover after Hurricane Helene
Several school districts are offering free food pick up for students as schools continue to be closed after Hurricane Helene
President Biden approves disaster declaration in SC
Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency say federal disaster assistance is available to South Carolina to aid in the recovery effort following Hurricane Helene.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency say federal disaster assistance is available to South Carolina to aid in the recovery effort following Hurricane Helene. In the Midlands, this funding applies individuals in to Lexington, Newberry, and Saluda Co. Officials say the funds can be used to cover temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans to cover…
Citizens encouraged to stay out of and away from Congaree and Broad River on Monday
According to the National Weather Service the Congaree at Columbia is now forecast to reach major flood stage late Sunday night (September 29th) and crest at 31.0 feet early Monday afternoon. This crest is near the 2015 value of 31.8 feet. This is likely to affect levels on the Broad River as well.
Two Saluda County Firefighters killed while responding to Hurricane Helene
According to Saluda County Fire Service, 53-year-old Chief Chad Satcher, and 18-year-old Firefighter Landon Bodie were killed on Friday morning when a tree fell on their Fire Apparatus while responding to a reported structure fire.
South Carolina death toll rises to 25 due to Hurricane Helene
According to the SC Department of Public Safety, 25 South Carolinians are confirmed dead as of noon on September 29th.
City of Cayce is evacuating the Riverland Park neighborhood due to flooding
Cayce drinking water remains safe to drink, says Mayor Partin
Residents of Riverland Park Neighborhood in Cayce are being asked to evacuate due to rising flood waters.
Report: More than half of SC Customers still without power
As South Carolinians wake up the morning after Hurricane Helene, most are still in the dark.
South Carolina death toll rises to 13 after hurricane Helene
ABC Columbia News has learned the amount of people killed as a result is on the rise.
