Man gets 15 year sentence for violent hammer attack
A Darlington man is sentenced to 15 years for hammer attack.
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Columbia confirms two dead birds test positive for West Nile Virus
The City of Columbia announced Monday that two dead birds found within the city limits tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Midlands groups step up to help Pee Dee area through flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Both North and South Carolina are feeling the effects of Florence and many are needing supplies because of flooding. Here in the Midlands, we are no stranger to flooding and…
Avoid donation scams
The Department of Consumer Affairs wants to make sure you're weary of scam artist that may try to take advantage of those impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Train derails outside Charlotte
A train derailed outside Charlotte on Sunday night according to CSX.
Nichols community reliving nightmare of 2016 flooding
[gtxvideo vid='wm60DjhU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wm60DjhU.jpg' vtitle='NicholsNightmare2'] NICHOLS, SC (WOLO) - People in the small town of Nichols are reliving a nightmare. Experts say that homes that were flooded during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 will likely be flooded again. Most of the homes…
Things to know if you want to volunteer following Florence
Today, President Donald Trump declared South Carolina and specifically eight counties, including Orangeburg as disaster areas.
Deputies: Attempted murder suspect shot victim at close range with a shotgun
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - An attempted murder suspect was arrested Monday (9/17) in Sumter County, two days after deputies say he shot a victim at close range with a shotgun after an argument. Vito Wright, 42, was arrested on several…
Be careful of Flash Flooding say SC officials, in wake of Florence
[gtxvideo vid='KiWqE2Ry' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KiWqE2Ry.jpg' vtitle='Be careful of Flash Flooding say SC officials in wake'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Flooding brought on by Hurricane Florence is washing away roads and destroying homes in parts of South Carolina. State Emergency officials are warning residents of…
SC Officials warn some rivers in Pee Dee, Conway could rise above flood stage
[gtxvideo vid='M0H8rbkY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M0H8rbkY.jpg' vtitle='SC Officials warn rivers will rise above flood stage'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Emergency management officials are warning residents to be on alert for continued flooding from Florence as we head into the week. South Carolina…
How to help survivors of Florence here in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='PauTJCV0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PauTJCV0.jpg' vtitle='How to help survivors of Florence'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Florence hammered parts of the Carolinas, caused severe flooding in some areas and tragically several people died. New Bern and Wilmington, North Carolina were hit particularly hard.…
Body of North Carolina toddler, Kaiden Lee-Welch, found in Florence floodwaters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While the hurricane-force winds have ended, the dangers posed by Florence are still achingly real for so many in the Carolinas. A 1-year-old boy who was separated from his…
President Trump declares disaster for SC and Eight counties
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday the South Carolina governor's office announced that President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina. According to the release, the President approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs associated with emergency, life-safety…
SC Highway 903 is closed due to heavy flooding from Florence
South Carolina Highway 903 near McBee highway is closed due to heavy flooding from tropical storm Florence this week.
Back to Class for Midlands Schools
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands students are headed back to class. Area districts announced schedules for Monday 9/17. The following schools will be open: Lexington One Lexington Two Lexington Three Lexington Four Lexington/Richland 5 Orangeburg Three Orangeburg Four Orangeburg Five Richland…
Comet service to start back up early Monday morning
The Comet bus service will resume Monday at 4:30 a.m. as Columbia gets back to normal.
Schools in the Midlands reopen Monday
Most students in the Midlands will be returning to class Monday morning.
USC will return to its regular class schedule Monday
The University of South Carolina will resume classes on Monday following the schedule of Richland County Offices, says a university spokesperson.
Flooding forces SC interstate closure in wake of Florence
[gtxvideo vid='LzX2Qgl4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LzX2Qgl4.jpg' vtitle='I95 CLOSED'] DILLON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A 9 mile stretch of I-95 in Dillon County is closed due to flooding from Florence. Department of Transportation officials say I-95 north and south is closed from exit 181…
SCEMD update on current Florence conditions
As Florence becomes a Tropical Depression, SCEMD is giving updates and the State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational 24 hours a day until further notice.
Midlands Schools Announce Monday Plans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands schools announce schedules for Monday 9/17. ABC Columbia News will update each district as they come in. The following schools will be open: Lexington One Lexington…
Columbia Relief Taking Donations for Florence Victims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is working in partnership with Harvest…
SCE&G Customer Outage information
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during and after Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can also report outages by using SCE&G'S…
Rain From Florence Continues Sunday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tropical Depression Florence continues to drop rain throughout the Midlands, with continues showers and wind all afternoon. The stop also continues to hit the NC/SC boarder very hard.
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence. SCDOT officials say I-95 is closed from Exit 181 (SC 38) to Exit 190 (SC 34).
