COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact the storm could have on South Carolina, and the Midlands. Watch his update here. Hurricane Irma (ABC News)– Wednesday afternoon, the Category 5 storm dubbed “extremely dangerous” by the National Hurricane Center (NHC), was battering the Caribbean, destroying about 90 percent of the structures and…
CAYCE, SC. (WOLO)- In anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s potential impact on South Carolina, SCE&G is taking steps to manage Lake Murray water levels. The company has begun operating its Saluda Hydroelectric generating plant, which releases water from the lake into the Lower Saluda River. Lake Murray is currently at elevation 356.2 feet. Area residents and recreational lake and river users…
According to the Columbia Police Department two people have died following a shooting Wednesday morning.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Wednesday declaring a state of emergency. The governor along with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is urging residents to be prepared for the storm’s possible impact on the state. The order allows state agencies to coordinate resources in preparation for Irma which is currently a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say an man and and a child were injured in a shooting today on Traux Ln. near Two Notch Rd. Investigators say both were taken to an area hospital. Chief Skip Holbrook says the shooting appears to be an isolated incident. Follow ABC Columbia News for further updates. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
ABC NEWS (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency officials are keeping a close eye on the latest forecast for Hurricane Irma. Officials are asking you to be prepared, put a plan in place, but not panic. ABC Columbia Meteorologists say the track is still uncertain, in terms of the potential impact, on South Carolina. The hurricane is forecast to move north of…
Tickets for the 2017 South Carolina State Fair went on sale Wednesday. The fair runs October 11 through 22 at the fairgrounds on Rosewood Drive and George Rogers Boulevard.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina is doing its part to help those reeling from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Today USC is hosting a donation drive at four different locations for Hurricane Harvey victims. They’ll be collecting personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies at locations near the Russell House , Alumni Center and Greene Street. Students, faculty, staff…
The West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the south end has reopened, city officials announced Wednesday.
Lexington Police Department is raising money for Special Olympics SC at the Saluda Pointe Chick-fil-A through Friday.
