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Thursday Closures due to Hurricane Michael

CLOSURES FOR OCTOBER 11 SCHOOLS: Bamberg School Dist. 2 Bethel Learning Center, Columbia Calhoun Co. Schools Columbia International University Fairfield Co. Schools Kershaw County Schools Lexington 1,2,3,4 Lexington Richland 5 Newberry Co. Schools Orangeburg 3,4,5 Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech Richland 1, 2…

A non-profit group is suing the State Treasurer for its name

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - A non-profit that empowers individuals with disabilities to live self-directed lives, Able SC, has filed a trademark lawsuit against the State Treasurer's new savings program for individuals for disabilities called…

State Fair will close Thursday due to Hurricane Michael impacts

[gtxvideo vid='DmsOuNiW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DmsOuNiW.jpg' vtitle='FairRainyStart']   COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--ย  The South Carolina State Fair will close Thursday, Oct. 11, because of Hurricane Michael and the potential impacts to the Midlands area. According to an email, the South Carolina State Fair had…

Utility crews stage for storm damage after Michael rolls through

[gtxvideo vid='oU7wWRPg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oU7wWRPg.jpg' vtitle='PowerPreps'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Utilities throughout the Midlands are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages Thursday (10/10). SCE&G has utility trucks lined up at Columbia Motor Speedway ready to respond after Michael rolls through…

Lexington Country officials preparing for Hurricane Michael

LEXINGTON,ย  SC (WOLO) -- Lexington County officials say they are continuing to monitor the track of hurricane Michael as it moves towards South Carolina Thursday morning. County officials say they will convene at 4 a.m. to determine County operations Thursday,…

Columbia Fire Department to host Parade on Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbiaโ€™s annual Fire Prevention Parade will be held Saturday October 13, 2018. The parade is set to kick off at 11am at W.A. Perry Middle School. The parade route will move down Barhamville Road and…

Wednesday forecast- tracking Hurricane Michael

Michael, as of early Wednesday morning is a Category 4 Hurricane and is projected to make landfall near Panama City Florida later today.ย  The storm will continue the projected path toward the northeast, which puts the Midlands right in the…

Schools, businesses closing ahead of Hurricane Michael

CLOSURES FOR OCTOBER 11 SCHOOLS: Bamberg School Dist. 2 Benedict College Bethel Learning Center, Columbia Calhoun Co. Schools Columbia International University Fairfield Co. Schools Kershaw County Schools Lexington 1,2,3,4 Lexington Richland 5 Morris College Newberry Co. Schools Orangeburg 3,4,5 Orangeburg-Calhoun…

SCEMD ready to respond to Hurricane Michael

COLUMBIA,ย S.C. (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Michael approaches Floridaโ€™s coast, South Carolina is getting ready to respond.ย SCEMD said Florence was the longest activation period they have had in recent memory. They actually just…

Dorn VA's home away from home

Governor Henry Mcmaster's wife is the new honorary chair of a fundraising effort to help Veterans to live comfortably while they get medical treatment.

COMET to Offer Free Service on Election Day

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's bus service will offer free service on Election Day, November 6, 2018. A spokesperson for The COMET says the free fares are being offered to eliminate an economic barrier to exercising the right…

Tropical storm watch on SC coast-Tracking Hurricane Michael

COLUMBIA,ย  SC (WOLO)-- A tropical storm watch is in effect for many SC coastal counties due toย  Hurricane Michael. SCEMD officials say now is the time to check your emergency plan & supplies kit. Protect your family & secure your…

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