Beaver Dam nearing failure; Wildewood residents urged to leave
Officials say Beaver Dam in the Wildewood subdivision in northeast Richland County is nearing failure and residents are urged to leave.
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City Requests Voluntary Water Conservation
As the City works to stabilize water levels at the Columbia Canal, City officials are asking citizens to minimize water usage until further notice.
Wildewood resident reacts to voluntary evacuation
A Wildewood resident reacts to the evacuation officials are strongly encouraging because of the possibility of the Beaver Dam failing.
Richland Co. Sheriff says moving to recovery mode
Three days after historic flooding struck the Midlands, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the search effort continues.
Area Business Closings
The following businesses and services are closed Wednesday
Coroner identifies body found in flood waters
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the man that was recovered from his vehicle after being involved in the flooding.
Coroner identifies body found as that of missing Columbia man
Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual that was recovered from a lake located near the 6800 block of N. Trenholm Road.
Inside the Aftermath of South Carolina's Devastating Floods
The rain has come to an end in South Carolina, and the state is now faced with how it can recover from the devastation of this week's massive storm.
Crews rescue more than 50 from North Charleston neighborhood
More than 50 people were rescued over the weekend in parts of the Pepperhill neighborhood of North Charleston.
Data shows lowest average gas prices in state, New Jersey
Officials say drivers in South Carolina and New Jersey are paying the lowest average gas prices in the nation.
Gov. Haley to hold 11 a.m. ET press briefing on catastrophic flooding
Governor Nikki Haley will hold a news media briefing at 11:30 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center, 2779 Fish Hatchery Road in West Columbia.
Gills Creek Watershed dams overcome, tested by rainfall
The Overcreek Dam breached Monday afternoon, forcing the mandatory evacuation of about 500 households along and near Overcreek Road.
President Makes Disaster Relief Available in SC
President Barack Obama has given the green light for emergency disaster relief in South Carolina.
Richland Co. and City of Columbia officials address storm damage
Officials from both the city and Richland County have enacted a curfew for residents until 6am. Officials respond to emergency.
Clemson officials: School able to operate game
The Clemson athletic department said the 12th-ranked Tigers contest with No. 6 Notre Dame remains on schedule for Saturday, despite forecasts of up to a foot of rain for this weekend.
Man arrested for criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A 47-year-old Kershaw County man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 14 in the second degree.
Fraternity holds vigil to remember fallen officer
Mourners gather at Phi Sigma Kappa on USC's campus, to remember the life of fallen officer Greg Alia.
Wife of fallen officer shares message via Facebook
The wife of slain Forest Acres police officer, Gregory Alia, shared a Facebook post to thank everyone for their support as she mourns the loss of her husband.
Memorial grows for fallen Forest Acres officer
The community continues to add to a memorial outside the Forest Acres Police Department for fallen officer, Greg Alia.
Memorial grows as slain officer remembered
Outside the Forest Acres Police Department a memorial for Officer Greg Alia continues to grow following his death Wednesday morning.
Officer killed in shooting at Richland Mall, suspect in custody
A seven year veteran with the Forest Acres Police Department was shot and killed during an altercation at Richland Mall in Forest Acres Wednesday morning as law enforcement officials responded to the scene of a officer-involved shooting.
Ford recalls 342,000 minivans twice for axle problem
Ford is recalling some older Windstar minivans to because a previous rear-axle recall repair might not work.
Wastewater discharge proposed for Spears Creek
Richland County wants your opinion about a proposal that would allow the discharge of six million gallons of treated wastewater into Spears Creek each day.
Easley woman charged with death of unborn child
An Easley woman has been charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death after an unborn child died in a wreck.
