Columbia Fire cleaning up storm damage off Gracern Road
Columbia Fire Department is cleaning up the streets off Gracern Road this morning after a severe storm on Sunday.
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Tornado Safety Tips
COLUMBIA S.C (WOLO)- The Midlands were struck with a surprise Sunday evening when sighting of tornado’s and heavy storms hit the area. Would you know what to do if a tornado crossed your path? If not, here are a few safety tips to help you to be better prepared in the event you are encountered by a twister. First you…
One lane is open on I-95 near mile marker 88 after a trailer overturned
Highway Patrol says I-95 south bound near mile marker 88 and I-26 west bound is shut down this morning from an overturned trailer.
Meteorologist Brian Basham explains what’s next after storm hits Midlands
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Downed trees, power lines reported throughout Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Powerful storms and possible tornadoes blew through the Midlands early Sunday night. Agencies across Richland and Lexington Counties reported trees and power lines down. Columbia police reported downed trees and blocked roads on Price St, Lincoln St., and Betsy Dr. As well as Saluda River Rd., Timothy Rd., and Jacob Rd. Lexington Co. also reported storm damage: There…
More than 8000 without power across South Carolina during severe weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Severe weather storms and possible tornadoes have caused thousands of people in the Palmetto state to be without power Sunday night. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported 8,270 power outages statewide. Utilities report 8,270 power outages statewide as of 7:30 p.m. (3/3/19) — SCEMD (@SCEMD) March 4, 2019 Thousands of those outages have been reported throughout…
At least 14 dead as storms, possible tornadoes hit Deep South
BEAUREGARD, Ala. –At least 14 people were killed by a possible tornado in Alabama on Sunday as severe storms destroyed mobile homes, snapped trees and left a trail of destruction amid weather warnings extending into Georgia, Florida and South Carolina, authorities said. Dozens of emergency responders were called in to assist in Lee County, Alabama, after what appeared to be…
Stormy Sunday comes to an end, fatalities reported in Alabama
All severe storm concerns cleared for the evening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It has been a stormy Sunday across the Deep South, and that also included the Midlands of South Carolina as tornado warnings dominated coverage for the region over a period of a few hours during the afternoon and evening hours. The National Weather Service has cancelled all severe storm watches and warnings for the Midlands of…
3 finalists named for Sumter School District chief’s job
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) – Three finalists have been chosen to fill the superintendent’s seat for the Sumter School District. The Sumter School Board says the finalists are Cynthia Ambrose of Charleston County School District; Ronald Hargrave of Scotland County Schools in Laurinburg, North Carolina and Penelope Martin-Knox of Baltimore County Public Schools in Towson, Maryland. The Sumter Item reports the…
Official Kick-Off to St. Pat’s rescheduled to this Tuesday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Five Points community and Gregory Electric has announced the new date for St. Pat’s official kick-off event. The free event will now take place on Tuesday March 5th, from 5:30-6:30p.m.in Five Points. You’re invited to enjoy all the fun and excitement, and help dye the fountain green. The official kick-off to St.Pat’s will feature performances by Palmetto…
