[gtxvideo vid='DmsOuNiW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DmsOuNiW.jpg' vtitle='FairRainyStart'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- 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…
[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…
The South Carolina State Fair announced that it will close Thursday Oct. 11 as Hurricane Michael reaches the Midlands.
The American Red Cross is preparing to open shelters for those who need alternative places to stay during the storm. Click here to see which locations are available near you.
LEXINGTON, 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,…
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COLUMBIA, SC WOLO)– Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control are telling owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels. DHEC says the water…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia’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…
Michael, as of early Wednesday morning is a Category 4 Hurricane and is projected to make landfall near Panama City Florida later today. The storm will continue the projected path toward the northeast, which puts the Midlands right in the…
The SC State Fair officials say they plan to kick off festivities as scheduled but continue to monitor 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…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Michael approaches Florida’s coast, South Carolina is getting ready to respond. SCEMD said Florence was the longest activation period they have had in recent memory. They actually just…
[gtxvideo vid='oQltOmnA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oQltOmnA.jpg' vtitle='DisasterRelief'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department has provided major relief for victims of Hurricane Florence. Tuesday (10/9), Harvest Hope Food Bank picked up 26 pallets of food, water and supplies from the Columbia Police…
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.
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A tropical storm watch is in effect for many SC coastal counties due to Hurricane Michael. SCEMD officials say now is the time to check your emergency plan & supplies kit. Protect your family & secure your…
Columbia Police released a sketch of a suspect wanted for burglary in September. Officers say the burglary happened Sept. 30.
The Columbia Police Department says they are searching for a man accused of breaking into a vending machine and stealing cash while out on bond for allegedly committing the same crime months earlier.
As we keep all eyes to the south and the approach of Hurricane Michael, today we can expect a breezy morning and a build up of clouds with isolated showers this afternoon.
[gtxvideo vid='ken2pbA0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ken2pbA0.jpg' vtitle='Former VP Biden to campaign for James Smith in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former Vice President Joe Biden will return to South Carolina this weekend to campaign for James Smith, the Democratic nominee for Governor. Smith's campaign spokesman…
The Oliver Gospel Mission is accepting donations in hopes giving some area residents in need have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Oktoberfest is almost here and local breweries are getting ready by putting their personal touch on bring the taste of Germany here to the Midlands.
We are counting down the days to the SC State Fair, and you are running out of time to have your chance to go for free on us. Click below for details.
