Image: Lexington Co. Detention Center Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s office has arrested 29 year old Ladarien Quentaro Gates accused of several charges authorities say stem from an undercover operation that started back in December. According to arrest warrants, Gates is charged with five counts of heroin distribution, and one county each of trafficking heroin and possession…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After the storm passes, utility crews will be hard at work restoring power for customers across the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott tells us how some companies across the region are going to tackle these outages once the storm subsides. Crews with Dominion Energy and Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative spent Thursday preparing for the upcoming storm, but say…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) As the threat of severe weather, high winds and more eases in the Midlands, Chief Meteorologist John Farley says local flooding will be a concern. There is still the potential for rain and storms throughout the evening, but not as severe in areas such as Lexington and Richland Counties. There is a ton of rain that will…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking severe weather. John says expect a strong line of storms to blow through from Northwest to Southeast from roughly 4pm-8pm. We can expect possible tornadoes, damaging winds and localized flooding, according to John. The main concern could be flooding in the area, due to rainfall amounts over several hours. ABC Columbia’s Tyler…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the city of West Columbia say Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, and the Carraway Park Playground are temporarily closed due to impending inclement weather and flooding. Officials say when the water subsides and the Riverwalk path is clear, the city will announce when the West Columbia Riverwalk Park is open to the public. Carraway Park…
Image: SCDOT Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Some areas of South Carolina are already seeing some of the severe storms expected to hit the Columbia the hardest in the next few hours according to ABC Columbia Meteorologist John Farley. While several school districts have released students from school early, and after school activities have been canceled in various districts, the storm…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As severe weather rolls into the area, it’s important to make sure you and your family are prepared for any possible tornadoes or floods. “The smallest thunderstorm can do a lot of damage when it comes to your home, your personal property, your family’s safety,” said Derrec Becker, Chief of Public Information with the South…
Our weather team will be tracking a line of potentially strong to severe storms approaching our area.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on your severe weather forecast. According to John, you should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing through in the afternoon-evening. The storms will have the capability of producing damaging winds, locally flooding rain, and possibly tornadoes. Follow @FarleyWeather for updates….
Image: The Comedy HouseColumbia,SC (WOLO)— With the threat of severe storms headed to the area, exoected to bring heavy downpours, strong wind gusts, and tornado watches now in effect until 8PM, the Comedy House has made the decision to postpone tonight’s ‘Wild Out Columbia’ show. ‘Wild Out Columbia’ has now been rescheduled to take place Thursday March 5th, 2020. If…
