YMCA is offering all-day daycare for children during school closures
The YMCA of Columbia Association announced today that its Lexington, Northwest and Jeep Rogers locations will be holding all-day daycare for children ages 5-12.
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Sex offender sentenced to 13 years in Lexington Co.
A sex offender in Lexington County was sentenced to 13 years incarceration after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Flood-prone streets and intersections in the Midlands
The City of Columbia has released a list of roads that commonly flood during severe weather, and urges drivers to use caution while driving in these areas.
Special Olympics cancels State Tennis Tourney and area fundraisers due to Florence
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Special Olympics South Carolina has decided to cancel upcoming events in light of weather expected to hit South Carolina and its potential impact. September Slammer, The State Tennis Tournament has been canceled and will NOT be rescheduled. The Aiken to Ride, a local fundraiser in held in Aiken South Carolina has been canceled and will…
Here are the schools closed Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Florence
The following schools will be closed in response to Executive Order from Henry McMaster
DHEC: Dam, reservoir owners, should begin lowering water levels
COLUMBIA, SC WOLO)– Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control are telling owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels. DHEC says the water levels should be lowered through the next several days in preparation for potential impact from Hurricane Florence. Emergency officials say…
SC Lane Reversals Tuesday at Noon for Mandatory Coastal Evacuations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here is a look at the Lane Reversals and Evacuation Routes that have been ordered by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. These will take place Tuesday at Noon ET. Per the Governor’s office: The S.C. Department of Public Safety and the S.C. Department of Transportation along with supporting agencies will at noon tomorrow reverse the direction of…
SC Governor issues Executive Order which orders school closures and closures of all state government offices
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday issued an Executive Order 2018-30, which orders school closures and closures of all state government offices. Per the Governor’s office: The order is for all non-essential personnel in the following counties, beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, September 11: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Barnwell, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown,…
Governor McMaster Orders Mandatory Evacuations for SC Coastal Counties
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered mandatory evacuations for parts of the South Carolina Coast, due to Hurricane Florence. The Governor says the coastal counties will evacuate Tuesday beginning at Noon. Eight SC counties will be impacted: Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Charleston, Dorchester, Berkley Georgetown, Horry Lane reversals will begin at Noon ET, to include 1-26 from Charleston…
Update from SC EMD Live : Officials urge you to prepare, ahead of Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers has an update from SC EMD. Officials there are keeping an eye on Hurricane Florence, telling everyone that now is the time to prepare, to have a plan. SC EMD Officials say one of the ways you can be prepared is to download the app for emergencies. Presenting the SCEmergency Manager mobile app,…
