[gtxvideo vid='51XELX4v' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/51XELX4v.jpg' vtitle='Storm Imposters'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Local authorities said people posing as contractors often prey on residents when storms roll through the area. "Every time there is a catastrophic event in South Carolina that involves mother nature, scam…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 22-24. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say was caught on surveillance video stealing from a storage facility. Investigators say on September,4th the suspect seen here took several items from the facility on Browning Road,…
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in West Columbia are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at a convenience store. Investigators say a man was caught on camera robbing Circle-K on Augusta Road at gunpoint Tuesday night around 11. Police…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's a sad inevitability that someone out there will use a disaster like Irma for personal gain. The U.S. Attorney's Office warns those in the affected storm areas to beware of scammers seeking donations for relief. If…
A South Carolina State trooper was arrested a month after deputies say he disregarded a stop sign and collided with a minivan - killing the passenger.
Columbia Police continue searching for an armed robbery suspect accused of robbing an area convenience store along Garner's Ferry Road.
SOCIETY HILL, S.C. (WOLO) - Preservationists have the opportunity to buy and restore an historic South Carolina downtown corridor in Darlington County. Non-profit, Preservation South Carolina, recently acquired the land and buildings in Society Hill, and wants to sell the…
Soldiers, employees and visitors can expect longer than usual wait times at Fort Jackson's entrance gates on September 26.
Scam Alert: US Attorney's Office warns of scammers out to take advantage of Irma victims.
[gtxvideo vid='zGpKB7Th' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zGpKB7Th.jpg' vtitle='Congaree'] HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) - Congaree National Park will reopen today. However, some temporary closures may be in place as park staff work to remove downed trees and debris caused by Tropical Storm Irma. Click here for…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation have closed several roads in and around the Midlands. The closings are due to debris left from Tropical Storm Irma. Here is a list of the latest County and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for help with debris from Irma? Resident can call 2-1-1 to be connected to volunteers statewide according to the United Way. Here's the information on debris and storm clean up from the United Way of the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G expects to have power restored for everyone in the Midlands within the next two to three days. For everyone in the state-- including the coastal areas, within three to five days. Electric Co-Ops have less than…
ACOLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The day after Irma, crews were out cleaning up the destruction it left behind. "They've been working all day and have done a really good job," homeowner, Sullivan Cooper…
[gtxvideo vid='HDneDx0r' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HDneDx0r.jpg' vtitle='Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills Man in Irma Aftermath'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - One person in Sumter died in an Irma storm related incident. The Coroner's Office says William McBride, 54, died Tuesday (9/12) from carbon monoxide poisoning.…
[gtxvideo vid='adgrVLRq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/adgrVLRq.jpg' vtitle='Irma Blamed for Fatal I-77 Accident'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Officials blame tropical storm Irma for a fatal accident on I-77 Monday (9/11). Authorities say Zhen Tain, 21, hit another car near the Bluff Road exit causing…
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[gtxvideo vid='Z09bSdXB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z09bSdXB.jpg' vtitle='SC DNR Crews Head to Florida'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--While the cleanup effort begins here in South Carolina, the people of Florida are facing a massive undertaking following the destruction left by Hurricane Irma. Tuesday morning, 28 South Carolina…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- From downed trees to power lines, Tuesday residents and local leaders were working on clean up. Monday evening, ABC Columbia crews were on site as trees toppled over and into houses and cars in the City of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster said Tuesday's briefing will most likely be his last regarding Irma. Now he is looking ahead, focusing on how to best clean up the debris…
[gtxvideo vid='2fxYhkMG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2fxYhkMG.jpg' vtitle='Traffic Across Midlands Heavy Due to Evacuees Hitting'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you've driven anywhere today that involved getting on an interstate you know traffic is certainly an issue. The SC Highway Patrol reports heavy congestion on I-77,…
[gtxvideo vid='NdwlC2I6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NdwlC2I6.jpg' vtitle='POWER UPDATE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands are still without power in the Midlands, but crews are working round the clock to get those lights back on. SCE&G expects to have power restored for everyone in the…
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Nearly 30 wardens with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are lending a helping hand in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Crews deployed around 10 this morning to assist with Hurricane Irma search…
