COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices are spiking in the Midlands. According to AAA, prices in South Carolina rose 2 cents per gallon since last week. Right now drivers are paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. Right now the national average is $3.31 a gallon. Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will hand out at home rapid COVIDd-19 test kits, beginning Monday, January 24. DHEC says the test kits each contain two tests and will be available for pick-up across the state. According to the agency, DHEC requested more than two million tests and has received about 140,000 of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Now that the snow and ice have melted from Friday’s snow, drivers are asked to be cautious if they hit the roads late Saturday night into Sunday morning. There is the potential for black ice. Black ice is a clear glaze of ice that can form on the road after water freezes. If you get caught in that…
Tips to keep you and your pets safe amid winter weather conditions.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on the winter weather. According to John, the Wintry mix Friday evening will make its way out of the Midlands Saturday afternoon. Most significant impacts will be slippery roads Saturday morning. According to SC DOT, crews put salt brine on I-20 in Kershaw County and other areas. They ask…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel as the winter weather moves out of the Midlands this weekend. If you have to drive, make sure you check your car’s fluids, battery and tires. Officials say you should insulate water pipes to prevent them from freezing, and you…
Today Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) measured at least 1 inch of snow. Why is that significant? Because the last time that happened was nearly 8 years ago – February 12, 2014. Yes, it’s been 2900 days since at least 1 inch of snow fell at CAE. That’s the longest streak on record. Categories: Local News, Weather Blog
The roads are also expected to be treacherous. Highway patrol advises staying at home if possible.
GALLERY: Snow and ice make their way to the Midlands
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says crews responded to an apartment fire on Windover Road Thursday night.
