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ABC Columbia's 'College Football Season Preview' Tonight at 7pm

The College Football Season Preview with Sports Director Mike Gillespie Thursday at 7pm only on ABC Columbia

Burton-Pack Elementary closed due to water outage

District officials say the City of Columbia is working to repair a water main break so Burton-Pack Elementary is closed today

Some Midlands School Districts operating on late start or e-learning Thursday

Some school districts across the Midlands, and the state, will have a late start or e-learning on Thursday due to Idalia

Dominion Energy tips for reporting power outages, downed power lines in SC from Idalia

If you are experiencing a power outage due to Idalia's wind and or rain, there are some things you can do, say Dominion Energy officials.

DHEC opens 'Care Line' during Idalia

DHEC opens Care Line

Hurricane Idalia Damages What To Do In Case Of Power Outages, Downed Power Lines

What to do in case of power outages, downed power lines from Hurricane Idalia

Matt Long, Communications Specialist with Dominion Energy SC, says the easiest way to report an outage is by using the company's app on your smartphone.

Chief Meteorologist John Farley's Idalia Forecast

Chief Meteorologist John Farley says we will be dealing with a lot of rain, heavy at times, and especially closer to the coast

Some Midlands School Districts operating on a late start/e-learning Thursday

Some school districts across the Midlands, and the state, will have a late start on Thursday due to Idalia

Columbia Police caution drivers about flood prone streets

City of Columbia officials, including the Columbia Police Department are warning of flooding in the area.

Five Points businesses prepping for potential flooding from Idalia

Live update from our crews in Five Points as businesses prepare sandbags and more for potential flooding from Idalia

Governor McMaster on Idalia "We are prepared and we have some shelters opened up"

Governor McMaster on Idalia " There's gonna be lots of rain, we're gonna have flash flooding, flooding" Just be prepared

Columbia Police: Fatal South Holly Street Shooting Deemed Justifiable

Columbia Police announced the the shooting of a 20 year old University of South Carolina student, who tried to enter the wrong home, has been deemed justifiable. According to police, after consulting with the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office regarding the circumstances, charges will not be filed.

Governor McMaster and SC officials update state on Idalia

SC Governor Henry McMaster updated the state on Idalia in a media briefing Wednesday from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division

City of Columbia offices closed to the public at 2:00 p.m due to Idalia

In anticipation of any impact from Idalia, City of Columbia announced city offices will be closed to the public at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023

ABC Columbia Tyler Ryan tracking Idalia and SC impact

Tyler Ryan takes a look at the potential impacts of Idalia for the Midlands

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, pushes towards SC

Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's Big Bend Gulf coast early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 Hurricane

Most Midlands School Districts dismissing early due to Idalia

Some school districts in the Midlands and across the state will have early dismissal due to Idalia

Dominion Energy sharing tips for customers during Idalia

Dominion Energy is sharing tips for customers as Idalia reaches South Carolina

State officials say dam and reservoir owners should take precautions due to Idalia

DHEC says dam and reservoir owner-operators should clear debris from spillways and assess their water levels to determine whether lowering the water level is needed ahead of the storm.