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.
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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
SCDOT prepares for Hurricane Helene, provides tips should you have to drive
Should you have an issue on any state-maintained roadway, SCDOT encourages anyone to call them directly at 855-467-2368.
Hurricane Helene Coverage Update
Chief Meteorologist John Farley gives an update on the possible impacts and the path of Hurricane Helene.
Local Living: Cirque du Soleil OVO
Local Living: Cirque du Soleil OVO
DOJ: Columbia man sentenced for drug charges
A Columbia man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute both crack and marijuana, said the DOJ.
SLED charges former Camden Military Academy Dean of Students with criminal solicitation of a minor
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged the former Camden Military Academy Dean of Students after he allegedly had inappropriate social media communication with a cadet, say agents.
Man arrested after drugs found during traffic safety checkpoint
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell has announced that drugs and more than $12,000 was seized during a traffic safety checkpoint.
Lexington men plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud
Two Lexington men have both pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud or their involvement in a business email compromise and romance scam scheme, said the DOJ.
Camden Military Academy employee terminated after alleged social media message with cadet
A Camden Military Academy employee has been fired after the school was made aware of alleged inappropriate social media communication between a cadet, said school officials.
Richland County man convicted in deadly shooting case
A Richland County jury has convicted a man of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a weapon during a violent crime on Thursday, Sept. 12, said the solicitor's office.
SC Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
Governor McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-24, which activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to coordinate with all relevant state agencies in preparation for potential requests for state assistance from local officials and county emergency management leaders.
Columbia PD redirecting traffic due to flooding along Blossom Street
Columbia Police is redirecting traffic along Blossom St. near Huger Street due to severe flooding in the area, says CPD.
Tracking Helene: ABC Columbia update with Meteorologist Tyler Ryan
ABC Columbia is tracking Helene - here is an update with Crysty Vaughan and Meteorologist Tyler Ryan
Man saved after vehicle stalls in flooded waters, say firefighters
The intersection of Main and Whaley Streets are flooded as the Midlands deal with heavy rain, according to CRFD.
2 taken to hospital after shooting incident, say deputies
Richland County deputies say two people have been taken to a hospital after a shooting incident on Longtown Road.
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state’s price gouging law in effect
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced on Thursday that the state's price gouging law has gone into effect since the governor declared a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene.
Lexington PD searching for 2 people accused of using stolen credit cards at Walmart
Police officers with the Lexington Police Department are asking for the public's help finding two people accused of stealing, say officers.
SCEMD elevates state's readiness, response as Hurricane Helene approaches SC
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has elevated the state's readiness and response to Operating Condition Level Two, or OPCON 2, as Hurricane Helene approaches South Carolina, said officials.
