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.
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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.
Crews clear SC roads, warn drivers to stay home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Primary roads throughout South Carolina remain covered in snow and ice, and officials are warning people to stay home for another day.
41,300 in SC sign up for health care through web
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials say 41,300 South Carolinians selected a health insurance plan through the federal website over the last four months.
President Obama issues disaster declaration for SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama has granted Gov. Nikki Haley's request to declare South Carolina a federal disaster area.
More than 130,000 South Carolinians without power
As a winter storm continues to pummel South Carolina, the number of power outages continues to soar.
Thousands of Power Outages, Accidents Reported in Ice Storm
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials warned and now it's here. This week's ice storm already has hundreds of thousands in the dark, statewide, and contractors from various states are here to help. "In a…
Power Crews Work Overtime
With more than 12 hundred SCE and G crews are working around the clock to restore power to thousands of people who are in the dark Wednesday night.
Man stabbed to death in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies are investigating the stabbing death of a man.
Scholarships may deter students from tough classes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Educators worry that lottery-backed scholarships tied to grades are deterring South Carolina's top students from taking advanced courses in their senior year of high school.
Haley warns people to stay home, prep for outages
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the winter weather blanketing South Carolina is expected to be worse than a 2004 storm that knocked out power to many residents for a week.
Over 190,000 South Carolinians Without Power
More than 190,000 South Carolinians have lost power.
Transportation department working on SC roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation department employees are working to keep South Carolina's roads open as a winter storm drops snow and sleet and freezing rain.
SC spent $800K+ on inmate mental health suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's prisons agency has amassed more than $800,000 in legal bills defending accusations of poor care for mentally ill inmates.
Major utilities report 2,500 without power in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The winter storm in South Carolina is expected to cause plenty of problems for the state's utilities.
Winter Wallop continues with ice
After days of warning of a 1-2 punch with this round of winter weather, the second punch is here with a vengeance.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Snow, sleet and freezing rain have closed schools in much of South Carolina and are causing problems on the state's roads.
