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…
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…
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…
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. SCDOT officials say I-95 is closed from Exit 181 (SC 38) to Exit 190 (SC 34).
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence, all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For an up to date list…
