SC group's event to recycle unwanted electronics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If you have unwanted electronics on hand, now is a good time to put them to better use.
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Hypothermia to Blame for Mans Death
An elderly man dies from hypothermia during this past winter storm.
Body found 4 days after Saluda County wreck
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 29-year-old man has been found dead and still in his seatbelt four days after crashing his pickup truck into a creek in Saluda County.
Free Tax Prep offered in Sumter
Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina is providing free income tax filing services to those who qualify in Sumter.
Haley compares ice storm to hurricane devastation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says this week's ice and snow storm has devastated parts of South Carolina worse than a hurricane.
Winter Weather Slows Transactions at Gas Stations
Winter weather took a toll at your local gas station. According to GasBuddy, drivers stayed away from the pumps over the past week because of winter weather.
Ice storm hits rural SC especially hard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility crews are making progress as they work to restore power to South Carolinians who lost service during this week's snow, sleet and freezing rain.
4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes state
A tremor felt across the Midlands all the way to Atlanta is lighting up on social media.
E-Waste Event
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- If you have any old electronics laying around the house, this weekend is your opportunity get rid of them.
Postal Service Gets 'Licked' by Ice Storm
Operations in the Midlands and Upstate have been hampered because roads and highways have been impassible, limiting the number of employees who were able to get to work and impacting the postal service's ability to move mail between facilities.
Midlands Residents Prove Ice Storm Can't Stop Love
With this week's ice storm forcing area businesses to close for at least two days, some businesses had to play catch-up to get Valentine's Day treats and flowers delivered on time.
Lexington Deputies Certified to Check Child Safety Seats
Lexington County residents now have a chance to have an expert make sure their little one's are buckled in safely.
Hundres Seek Shelter with Red Cross
Hundreds of South Carolinians sought shelter from the storm over the past few days.
Ravenel Bridge reopens in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Ravenel Bridge linking Charleston and Mount Pleasant has reopened after being closed because of the winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to South Carolina.
Thousands without power in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Crews are working to restore electricity to thousands of customers without service after a winter storm dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain across South Carolina.
Winter weather ends in SC; power outages endure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility crews have managed to restore power for thousands of people in South Carolina, but 295,000 customers were facing another night in the dark.
Ice storm hits rural SC especially hard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley plans to visit areas heavily damaged by this week's ice storm in South Carolina.
Mail Service In The Midlands
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- If you've been missing your mail, don't worry it will be there soon. Today a spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service says deliveries will resume to most areas in the midlands.
Ban on Beach Tents Proposed Along Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ It may be hard to think about a trip to the beach with a winter storm affecting South Carolina, but officials on the Grand Strand are looking toward the summer and recommending a ban on beach tents.
Local Emergency Vet Proves Vital in Ice Storm
With many veterinary offices closed, due to the weather, a local emergency vet is helping residents and their pets.
Ice Big Problem for Power Restoration
Utility crews continue to work through the night to restore electricity to thousands of homes statewide. However, depending on where you live, restoration times will vary, leaving thousands in the dark longer than expected.
3 dead in SC because of winter storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have reported three deaths related to the winter storm in South Carolina.
SC economic advisers adjust revenues up by $108M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An adjustment in South Carolina's revenue projections means legislators have an additional $108 million to designate in their upcoming budget proposal.
Bill may allow schools to forgive more school days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — This week's snow and ice storm that again brought South Carolina to a standstill is delaying action on a snow-days bill stemming from the last bout of wintry weather.
Icy Roads to Remain after departing storm
After three days of precipitation from the winter storm, freezing rain, snow, and sleet have left the Palmetto State, but lingering issues will cause headaches for the Friday morning commute.
