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A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
Tornadoes spawned by Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early Thursday, as the tropical system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across North and South Carolina.
Midlands schools set to reopen after Tropical Storm Debby
Since the beginning of the week, school schedules have been switched or delayed due to the inclement weather Tropical Storm Debby brought to the Palmetto State.
SPD: Additional people identified in shooting death of Sumter teen
Sumter PD has identified two additional people in connection to the July shooting of 15-year-old Derrick “CD” Wilson, say officers.
Gov. McMaster held another briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
Governor Henry McMaster held a fourth media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Thursday, August 8, at 2 p.m.
Downed tree affecting traffic lights in Orangeburg
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is working to remove a downed tree that is affecting traffic lights, said ODPS.
CIU ready to welcome freshmen and transfer students to campus
Columbia International University is welcoming freshmen and transfer students to campus this month.
Lexington Police to hold STOP THE BLEED training classes
Lexington PD will hold STOP THE BLEED and C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training classes that will be held until September.
What to expect when sending children to school for the first time
It's that time of the year, but for some families the trip to the classroom will be a first. Some experts explain what you and your child should expect
ABC Columbia Tracking Debby-5 p.m. forecast update
ABC Columbia is tracking Debby with Chief Meteorologist John Farley.
City of Columbia's Overflow Shelter open for people experiencing homelessness
A safe place to stay is available for people experiencing homelessness as inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby continues.
Tropical Storm Debby doles out repeat deluges for weather-weary residents
Days of rain forced the deluge-hardened residents of a South Carolina community to begin the near-ritualistic task of assessing damage left behind by Tropical Storm Debby, which continued spinning over the Atlantic Ocean and influencing thunderstorms from the East Coast to the Great Lakes on Wednesday.
Local Living: Clear the Shelter, Main Street Latin Festival, Friday Night Laser Light Show
Local Living: Here are some events in the Midlands to check out!
Hall Secures First 400 Meter Gold Medal in Gamecock Men’s History
Quincy Hall is officially the fastest men’s 400 meter runner in the world, taking home the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Wednesday night in Paris, France.
Fire crews put out Richland County home fire
Columbia-Richland Fire Department crews found a fire breaking through the roof of a home early Tuesday morning, said the fire department.
SCSO: 2 people wanted for Rembert man's death arrested on Wednesday morning
Two people wanted for the murder of a Rembert man have been arrested on Wednesday morning, said SCSO.
3 roadways cleared after fallen trees blocked area in Richland County, say officials
Richland County says the county's Public Works Department crews worked to clear the roads after fallen trees blocked three roadways earlier in the day.
Gov. McMaster, state officials held briefing to update public on state's response
The Southeastern states are continuing to deal with the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby as the storm brought in heavy rainfall and flooding to several states.
Richland One providing Bus Transportation Call Centers as new school year begins
As Richland County School District One begins a new school year, Richland One's Student Transportation Services team is operating bus transportation call centers again this year.
ABC Columbia Tracking Debby-Noon forecast update
ABC Columbia is tracking Debby. Meteorologist Tyler Ryan is in the weather center with the latest in this forecast update
Lugoff firefighters control Sunday afternoon fire
Lugoff Fire Department, Kershaw County Fire Service, Camden Fire, and Kershaw County EMS were called to a reported fire in the 1000 block of Critzer Drive in Lugoff.
Sumter PD: 2 men wanted on armed robbery charge
Two men are wanted by Sumter Police Department on a armed robbery charge, said the police.
Former pastor, wife arrested in connection with case involving crimes against minors
A former pastor and his wife have been arrested in connection to a case involving crimes against minors, said RCSD.
Storm hotline for Tropical Storm Debby activated
According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a storm hotline has been activated for residents in South Carolina.
Closings, Delays, eLearning Days in the Midlands due to expected heavy rainfall
As South Carolina learns about the possible impact of Tropical Storm Debby as it hit Florida as a Hurricane Category 1, some school districts are turning to eLearning Days.
