Several 2 Hour Delays Set for Tuesday
Take a look at some of the places that are experiencing a 2 hour delay this Tuesday morning.
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Irma Update: SC DNR To Send Crews to Florida for Search and Rescue Aid
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with the SC Department of Natural Resources say they are sending 50 members at the request of the Florida Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of Hurricane Irma search and rescue efforts. The SC DNR officers…
In the Dark? Here's Information on SC Power Outages, Where to Report, Track
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local leaders want you to be prepared if Irma causes power outages or downed trees in our area. Per Local Government, here’s a list of important numbers. To report power outages, residents should contact their utility providers:…
Columbia Police investigate armed robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are on the hunt for an armed robber who they say held up a gas station Monday night. Police sent out this tweet about the investigation just before midnight last night: https://twitter.com/ColumbiaPDSC/status/907447123419037697 According to…
Irma Update: Tuesday School Delays/Closings
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. Saluda County Schools will be closed on Tuesday. Lexington County School District…
Irma : Chief Meteorologist John Farley's Look at Tuesday's Forecast
[gtxvideo vid='EW6b3cEo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EW6b3cEo.jpg' vtitle='Irma : A Look at Tuesday's Forecast'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Irma and the impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update on winds and rain as we head into your morning…
Governor, State Officials Urging Citizens to Use Caution on the Roads
[gtxvideo vid='8bgi9Ye9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8bgi9Ye9.jpg' vtitle='SCEMD Mon'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Though Hurricane Irma shifted to the west of the Palmetto State, Governor Henry McMaster is telling citizens to keep their guard up. The governor says he is pleased with the way South…
Trees Topple Power lines, Leave Thousands In Midlands In The Dark
Cayce, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands of South Carolinians are waiting for their power to come back on. The most recent numbers show about almost 200 thousand customers are in the dark. BI-LO…
Irma Causes Columbia Flight Cancellations/Delays
COLUMBIA -- Irma caused cancellations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport according to the airport's website. The cancellations on departures include: 4:04 PM Charlotte, NC 4:15 PM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 5:53 PM Charlotte, NC 6:05 PM Atlanta, GA 7:30 PM Charlotte, NC…
Electric Cooperative: Convoy of Trucks Headed to SC to Help Restore Power
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…
John Farley Irma Update: Winds Have Died Down
[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…
Nation Remembers 9/11, Irma Cancels Midlands Events
[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…
A Look at Irma's Wind Gusts : ABC Columbia Weather Team
[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…
ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist Irma Forecast and Timeline
[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.
Officer Involved Shooting in Lexington Co.
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…
Irma Damage: Uprooted Trees, Cars Smashed, Power Lines Down
[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…
Irma Leaves Mark on Columbia, Downed Trees
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A Look at Damage Irma Left Behind in Florida
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More Than 100 Thousand Households Lost Power In Palmetto State
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…
SCEMD: Latest Update on South Carolina, Irma
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High Winds, Rain, Downed Trees in Midlands
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…
School Closings Due to Irma: UPDATED
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…
Weather: Irma Update with Chief Meteorologist John Farley
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Governor Henry McMaster gives update on Irma
Here are some useful links from the SOuth Carolina Department of Emergency Management: Report Power Outages Road Conditions Insurance Information Business Recovery Hotel Information SCEMD Tips School Closings Emergency Shelters DHEC Information Connect with the writer: Follow @kimberleidavis Get breaking…
Irma Causes Power Outages For Thousands Of South Carolina Households
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…
