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SC EMD on winter weather preparation

One on one with State Emergency officials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –We could see more winter weather Friday evening and into Saturday. We spoke with officials at SC EMD about the recent weather and winter safety tips. “Really it looks like the counties that weren’t impacted by last weekend’s storm are going to be the ones that will see effects from this weekend’s winter weather,” said Derrec Becker,…

ABC Columbia tracking winter weather

Possible wintry mix

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- ABC Columbia is tracking winter weather. According to Chief Meteorologist John Farley,  thr wintry mix on Friday started  out as freezing rain and sleet, then changed to all snow. The main issue with this storm will be slippery roads and walkways lasting until late Saturday morning when the temperatures will recover to above freezing.   Categories: Local…

25 officers given Medal of Valor for going above and beyond call of duty

25 officers is the highest amount of awards given out in SC

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Every year, the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association awards officers who go above and beyond the call of duty with a Medal of Valor. Columbia 25 officers from around the state received this prestigious award… as well as one K9 officer. It included 7 Chester county deputies who initiated a week-long manhunt for a serial killer who…

Bill making it illegal to use cell phone while driving heads to Senate

The bill is similar to a law already on the books in Georgia

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the senate transportation committee on Wednesday. The bill requires anyone using a cell phone while driving to use hands-free features, like blue tooth or speakerphone. The fine for…

Wintry Mix on Friday

We’re going to see a wintry mix on Friday – focused mainly in the afternoon, evening, and overnight. It’ll start out as freezing rain and sleet, then change to all snow.  As for accumulations, don’t expect much. There just won’t be that much moisture to work with.  The main issue with this storm will be slippery roads and walkways Friday…