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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)โ€“ย 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) ย 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…

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 closedย Tuesday, September 12. ย Lexington County School District One will be on a two-hour delay…

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…

Emergency shelters open across the Midlands

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 Opens Animal Shelter

Richland County's Emergency Animal Care Facility, located at 3216 Broad River Road, has opened their doors to some of your furry family members.ย 

Preparing for Hurricane Irma

With Hurricane Irma now heading North, here are a few things you need to keep in mind before she hits the Midlands.

SCE&G Bringing In Additional Power Crews for 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, nearlyย  650,…

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