WH Deletes Irma Related Flooding Tweet
A tweet meant to show the severity of the floods in Miami is taken down by The White House Social Media Director after realizing the video was inaccurate.
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Irma Update: SC DNR To Send Crews to Florida for Search and Rescue Aid
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Department of Natural Resources say they are sending 50 members at the request of the Florida Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of Hurricane Irma search and rescue efforts. The SC DNR officers will head to Florida Tuesday morning. They are expected to join game wardens from multiple fish and wildlife agencies, along with law…
In the Dark? Here’s Information on SC Power Outages, Where to Report, Track
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local leaders want you to be prepared if Irma causes power outages or downed trees in our area. Per Local Government, here’s a list of important numbers. To report power outages, residents should contact their utility providers: o SCE&G, 888-333-4465 o Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, 803-749-6444 or 888-813-7000 o Fairfield Electric, 800-499-7862 To report downed limbs or debris affecting public roadways in Richland…
Columbia Police investigate armed robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police are on the hunt for an armed robber who they say held up a gas station Monday night. Police sent out this tweet about the investigation just before midnight last night: #CPD armed robbery investigation at 7467 Garners Ferry Rd. No reported injuries. More info as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/CLWLlczPi4 — Cola Police Dept….
Irma Update: Tuesday School Delays/Closings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Here is a list of school closures. Continue to check back for updates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bamberg School District Two will remain closed Tuesday, September 12. Saluda County Schools will be closed on Tuesday. Lexington County School District One will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, September 12, Lexington School District Two is delaying the opening of school…
Irma : Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s Look at Tuesday’s Forecast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Irma and the impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update on winds and rain as we head into your morning commute. Watch. Categories: Local News, Todays Forecast, Weather Blog Tags: Irma
Governor, State Officials Urging Citizens to Use Caution on the Roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Though Hurricane Irma shifted to the west of the Palmetto State, Governor Henry McMaster is telling citizens to keep their guard up. The governor says he is pleased with the way South Carolinians listened to the warnings given to them by state agencies but with heavy rain and winds still affecting our state, leaders are advising people…
Trees Topple Power lines, Leave Thousands In Midlands In The Dark
Cayce, SC (WOLO)– Thousands of South Carolinians are waiting for their power to come back on. The most recent numbers show about almost 200 thousand customers are in the dark. BI-LO store manager Tim Smith says when he saw a big crowd gathering at his store window, he had to check it out, and when he did he heard a loud…
Irma Causes Columbia Flight Cancellations/Delays
Many Flight are Cancelled and a Few Delays at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
COLUMBIA — Irma caused cancellations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport according to the airport’s website. The cancellations on departures include: 4:04 PM Charlotte, NC 4:15 PM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 5:53 PM Charlotte, NC 6:05 PM Atlanta, GA 7:30 PM Charlotte, NC 8:05 AM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX The cancellations on arrivals include: 3:35 PM Charlotte, NC 3:43 PM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX…
Electric Cooperative: Convoy of Trucks Headed to SC to Help Restore Power
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–According to Electric Cooperative officials, nearly 100,000 electric cooperative consumers were without power on Monday. The Cooperatives do provide electricity in all 46 counties, but according to officials, the highest numbers of people in the dark were between the Savannah River and a line extending from Charleston to Columbia to Spartanburg. There is help on the way. Electric Cooperative officials…
