School closings/openings due to effects of Hurricane Helene
All schools and offices will be closed, and all extracurricular activities are canceled.
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Columbia Mayor, City leaders and Dominion Energy update storm recovery efforts: Live update
Here's a Live update with ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan and Alex Tejada as city officials wrap up briefing on storm recovery efforts
Libraries in the Midlands open to the public during power outages across the Midlands
Libraries in the Midlands are offering resources to the public as people deal with continued power outages in the Midlands.
WATCH: Mayor Rickenmann, Dominion SC Officials hold press conference regarding Hurricane Helene recovery
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Dominion Energy SC Officials hold a press conference to update the public on recovery efforts.
Districts offering free food pick up for students as SC continues to recover after Hurricane Helene
Several school districts are offering free food pick up for students as schools continue to be closed after Hurricane Helene
President Biden approves disaster declaration in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency say federal disaster assistance is available to South Carolina to aid in the recovery effort following Hurricane Helene. In the Midlands, this funding applies individuals in to Lexington, Newberry, and…
Citizens encouraged to stay out of and away from Congaree and Broad River on Monday
According to the National Weather Service the Congaree at Columbia is now forecast to reach major flood stage late Sunday night (September 29th) and crest at 31.0 feet early Monday afternoon. This crest is near the 2015 value of 31.8 feet. This is likely to affect levels on the Broad River as well.
Two Saluda County Firefighters killed while responding to Hurricane Helene
According to Saluda County Fire Service, 53-year-old Chief Chad Satcher, and 18-year-old Firefighter Landon Bodie were killed on Friday morning when a tree fell on their Fire Apparatus while responding to a reported structure fire.
South Carolina death toll rises to 25 due to Hurricane Helene
According to the SC Department of Public Safety, 25 South Carolinians are confirmed dead as of noon on September 29th.
City of Cayce is evacuating the Riverland Park neighborhood due to flooding
Residents of Riverland Park Neighborhood in Cayce are being asked to evacuate due to rising flood waters.
Report: More than half of SC Customers still without power
As South Carolinians wake up the morning after Hurricane Helene, most are still in the dark.
South Carolina death toll rises to 13 after hurricane Helene
ABC Columbia News has learned the amount of people killed as a result is on the rise.
SC governor and other state leaders address Helene damage, multiple deaths
In addition to the high wind speeds, much of the state also is still reeling from flash flooding which started Thursday here in the Midlands.
Tropical Storm Helene - weather update
ABC Columbia is giving an update on the weather as the Midlands deals with damage from Helene which moved through the south on Thursday and Friday.
Local Living: Peanut Boil, Five after Five Concert, SC State Fair giveaway, RCSD's Faith & Blue
Local Living: Things to check out in the Midlands.
Teen arrested for an attempted break-in, say Sumter County deputies
Sumter County deputies have arrested a teen for an attempted break-in, said deputies.
President Biden approves emergency declaration for South Carolina
President Joe Biden has authorized FEMA to help with disaster efforts in South Carolina, said a press release.
Gov. Henry McMaster, state officials hold briefing on Tropical Storm Helene
Gov. Henry McMaster and state officials are holding a press conference on Tropical Storm Helene on Friday, Sept. 27.
Kershaw County Fire Service monitoring lake levels for Lake Wateree
Kershaw County Fire Service and Emergency Management are monitoring the lake levels for Lake Wateree, according to the fire services' social media post.
Helene weather update as it moves across the Midlands
ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan is keeping the Midlands updated as Helene passes through the state.
Firefighters put out home fire in Saluda County
Saluda County firefighters put out a home fire this week, according to SCFS.
SCDPH extends hours for Public Information Care Line
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is expanding the hours of its public information Care Line starting on Friday, said DPH.
South Carolina gets green light to request access to $551 million for broadband expansion
South Carolina, among three other states, had its initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program approved by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Roads in blocked in Lexington County as Helene causes strong winds in SC
The County of Lexington has made a list of roadway hazards in the county as Helene passes through the south and causes damage.
Power outages mount as Helene moves through the Midlands
As of 4:32 p.m. Friday afternoon Dominion Energy is reporting 278,587 customers without power.
