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Congaree National Park Reopens Wednesday
[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…
SCDOT road closings due to Tropical Storm Irma
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…
SC 211 Hotline: Information to Help Residents With Clean up from Irma
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…
A Look at the Numbers: SC Power Outages
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…
Crews Begin to Clean up Damage Irma Left Behind
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…
Generator Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills Man in Irma Aftermath
[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.…
Irma Blamed for Fatal I-77 Accident
[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…
SCDNR Deploys to Florida
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SC DNR Crews Head to Florida for Search and Rescue
[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…
City, State Leaders Assessing Irma Damage
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…
Governor McMaster Commends State Leaders for Irma Response
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…
Traffic Across Midlands Heavy Due to Evacuees Heading Home
[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,…
Five More Days Of Power Outages Expected For SC
[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…
Damage: Florida Deals with Aftermath of Irma
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SCDNR Crews Head to Florida
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…
City of Columbia Employee Killed Responding to TS Irma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson announced Tuesday that Assistant Superintendent Arthur D. Strudwick was killed in an accident while responding to a downed tree during the height of…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice to Speak at USC Law School Dedication
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito will speak at the dedication for the University of South Carolina's new law school.
South Carolina Universities Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
A number of South Carolina universities are recognized in U.S. News and World Report's 2018 edition of Best Colleges Rankings, released this week
Line Crews Working to Restore Power Across State
At the height of Tropical Storm Irma, more than 200,000 customers were without power across South Carolina.
Three Sumter Schools Closed Tuesday
A few schools in Sumter School District remained closed Tuesday after Tropical Storm Irma blew across the Midlands.
Irma Loses Gusto Explained
Tyler Ryan gives a quick break down on how we were able to miss a bulk of what was being called a 'Monster Storm' on a direct path for the Midlands.
Beaufort County to Assess Damage Tuesday to Determine when Residents Can Return
(AP)-- Officials in Beaufort County say they will assess the damage from Tropical Storm Irma at daylight Tuesday and hope to have an announcement on whether evacuated residents can return a short time later. The county said they need to…
Long Road to Driving Recovery
Take it easy on area roads as flooding and downed power lines throughout the Midlands remain an issue.
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.
