Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–An 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…
[gtxvideo vid='OivQLiHe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OivQLiHe.jpg' vtitle=''Serve and Connect hosts Flood Supply Donation Drop off'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking to help Florence victims, do you have extra Hurricane supplies you could donate to flood victims? Here's how you can help. Serve…
[gtxvideo vid='TUiJ5fEm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TUiJ5fEm.jpg' vtitle='darlington flood'] DARLINGTON,SC (WOLO)- The Northern part of the state got pounded by rain, and flooding still a major danger. Roads turned into rivers as water continues to rise in the Carolinas making it hard for drivers…
[gtxvideo vid='ZszuaWuB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZszuaWuB.jpg' vtitle='Rising water floods parks, destroys roads and forces ev'] CHERAW, SC (WOLO) - Thousands of acres are flooded around the Pee Dee River. As of 6 p.m. Monday (9/17), the water had risen 3 feet since 11…
A Darlington man is sentenced to 15 years for hammer attack.
The City of Columbia announced Monday that two dead birds found within the city limits tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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…
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.
A train derailed outside Charlotte on Sunday night according to CSX.
[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…
Today, President Donald Trump declared South Carolina and specifically eight counties, including Orangeburg as disaster areas.
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…
[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…
[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…
[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.…
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…
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…
South Carolina Highway 903 near McBee highway is closed due to heavy flooding from tropical storm Florence this week.
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…
The Comet bus service will resume Monday at 4:30 a.m. as Columbia gets back to normal.
Most students in the Midlands will be returning to class Monday morning.
The University of South Carolina will resume classes on Monday following the schedule of Richland County Offices, says a university spokesperson.
[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…
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.
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…
