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.
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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.
PHOTOS: Damage in the Midlands as Hurricane Helene moves throughout the Midlands
Columbia is experiencing heavy rain as Hurricane Helene moves along the coast which could possible lead to heavy flooding and fallen trees.
Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power
Hurricane Helene roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 storm in a sparsely populated region of Florida, peeling the siding from buildings, trapping residents in rising floodwaters and knocking out power to millions of customers. At least five people were reported dead.
City of Columbia provides list of contact numbers for storm assistance
Contact numbers for assistance with the storm
Lexington County offices on two hour delay
Lexington County offices are currently on a two hour delay, they are expected to open at 10 a.m.
ABC Columbia returns to local programming after power outage
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Well folks we're all in this together! ABC Columbia was briefly knocked off the air this morning due to a power outage. Power has returned and we are once again in local programming. Thank you for your patience!
Helene, now a tropical storm, moves through the Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Meteorologist Tyler Ryan update conditions throughout the Midlands as Tropical Storm Helene moves through the area.
Richland Co. releases list of roads closed due to flooding
Richland County warns residents of road closures due to flooding
Columbia - Richland Fire urges residents to stay home as Helene inches closer
Hurricane Helene jumps to a category 4 as it gets ready to make landfall and heads towards the Midlands
