COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--According to Electric Cooperative officials, nearly 100,000 electric cooperative consumers were without power on Monday. The Cooperatives do provide electricity in all 46 counties, but according to officials, the highest numbers of people in the dark were between the Savannah…
[gtxvideo vid='GQLrUfLm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GQLrUfLm.jpg' vtitle='John Farley Irma Update: Winds Have Died Down'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Irma and the impact to South Carolina. Good news, the winds have died down and the rain should begin to let…
[gtxvideo vid='30yD1XZ8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/30yD1XZ8.jpg' vtitle='Nation Remembers 9/11, Irma Cancels Midlands Events'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Monday (9/11) marks the 16th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks. Events intended to mark the occasion across the Midlands were canceled though, due to…
[gtxvideo vid='N8Cw1U0a' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/N8Cw1U0a.jpg' vtitle='A Look at Irma's Wind Gusts :ABC Columbia Weather Team'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Meteorologist Greg Armbrecht is tracking Irma and the impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update on wind speeds and gusts as we head…
[gtxvideo vid='O02IdAep' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O02IdAep.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist Irma Forecast Timeline'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Irma and the impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update. Watch.
Leesville, S.C. (WOLO) The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect after an officer-involved shooting this afternoon. Investigators say it happened on Devil's Backbone Rd. According to Sheriff Jay Koon a deputy was flagged down about a suspicious…
[gtxvideo vid='zwFqItAi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zwFqItAi.jpg' vtitle='Live Update- Downed Trees, Cars Smashed, Power Lines'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Downed Trees, downed power lines, smashed cars, just some of the scenes Monday afternoon in the Midlands from Irma's impact. ABC Columbia Crews were also on scene…
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Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The stop-lights on S. Beltline and Bluff been flickering on and off, even businesses around the area were experiencing issues keeping their power on. In the state, more…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The high winds from Tropical Storm Irma are toppling trees in parts of the Midlands, including the City of Columbia. Columbia Police are working several downed trees, including this one which fell on top of several power…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Here is a list of school closures. Continue to check back for updates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bamberg School District Two will remain closed Tuesday, September 12. Lexington County School District One will be on a two-hour delay…
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Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Tropical Storm Irma is causing the number of households without power in South Carolina to climb. Since noon on Monday, utilities report around 81,000 customers without power. Most of them are customers of the Electric Cooperatives of…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As Tropical Storm Irma now makes a path up through Georgia near South Carolina, Emergenecy officials are urging residents to be aware of the possible impact. Right now a mandatory evacuation remains in effect for the following…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, emergency shelters are now open across the Midlands should you need it. Make sure you bring a personal ID, important documents, any medications you take, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, and hygiene…
Richland County's Emergency Animal Care Facility, located at 3216 Broad River Road, has opened their doors to some of your furry family members.
With Hurricane Irma now heading North, here are a few things you need to keep in mind before she hits the Midlands.
The SC Department of Emergency Management continues watching and waiting on Hurricane Irma.
[gtxvideo vid='Ert6VENj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ert6VENj.jpg' vtitle='SCE&G Bringing In Additional Power Crews for Irma'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Irma's potential impact Monday afternoon, local utilities are also ready. SCE&G says it has brought in additional crews, nearly 650,…
