SCEMD update on current Florence conditions
As Florence becomes a Tropical Depression, SCEMD is giving updates and the State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational 24 hours a day until further notice.
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Midlands Schools Announce Monday Plans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Midlands schools announce schedules for Monday 9/17. ABC Columbia News will update each district as they come in. The following schools will be open: Lexington One Lexington Two Lexington Three Lexington Four Lexington/Richland 5 Orangeburg Three Orangeburg Four Orangeburg Five Richland One Richland Two Sumter Co. Schools Kershaw Co. is on a 2 hour delay Bethesda Christian…
Columbia Relief Taking Donations for Florence Victims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is working in partnership with Harvest Hope, the Red Cross, the United Way and other organizations. They’re looking for items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, clothing, food,…
SCE&G Customer Outage information
SCE&G Customer Outage phone numbers links
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during and after Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can also report outages by using SCE&G’S mobile site on your phone or you can call the number on your screen. SCE&G is also warning people to…
Rain From Florence Continues Sunday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Tropical Depression Florence continues to drop rain throughout the Midlands, with continues showers and wind all afternoon. The stop also continues to hit the NC/SC boarder very hard. Categories: Local News, News, Weather
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence. SCDOT officials say I-95 is closed from Exit 181 (SC 38) to Exit 190 (SC 34).
Customer Care Number set up in City of Columbia for Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits the Carolinas. The Primary Information telephone number is (803) 545-3300 for information Florence. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Florence
Up to date list of SC Shelters for Florence evacuees
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence, all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For an up to date list of emergency shelters log on to https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/emergency-shelters/ Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SC EMD
University of South Carolina set to resume classes Monday
Classes at the University of South Carolina will be able to resume Monday September 17th.
Comet to Resume Bus Service
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to a press release COMET, Central Midlands Transit, will resume limited bus service on Sunday 9/16 and full service on Monday 9/17. Service had been suspended during Tropical Storm Florence. Sunday, COMET will offer dial-a-ride service. According to the release, customers can call (803) 255-7100 for a ride starting at 11:00 a.m., at least one hour…
