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
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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.
Tracking Idalia: Chief Meteorologist John Farley's Forecast
Idalia: Chief Meteorologist John Farley says we will be dealing with a lot of rain, heavy at times, and especially closer to the coast
SC School districts early dismissals/closings due to Idalia
School districts across the state have made dismissal changes due to Idalia
Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracks Idalia
The ABC Columbia weather team is working around the clock to monitor the very latest developments with Tropical Storm Idalia.
President Biden releases prescriptions for reduced price negotiations
President Biden releases a list of some of the prescription drugs that could be up for price reduction negotiations
Hurricane safety tips from SC EMD
Safety tips from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division's annual Hurricane Guide as Idalia's path tracks into parts of South Carolina
SC Governor Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency due to Idalia
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency due to Idalia and possible impact on South Carolina.
Chief Meteorologist John Farley forecast: Idalia
Chief Meteorologist John Farley's forecast for Idalia: Wednesday 6pm- rain, heavy at times.
City of Columbia to close city offices to the public at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday 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.
Orangeburg organizations aim to help homeless people through 'Blessing Boxes'
A person can receive Blessing Box food from an Orangeburg firefighter between the hours of 9 am to 7 pm.
Suspects sentenced in murder of Sanaa Amenhotep
Officials say Amenhotep was kidnapped from Richland Co. on April 5th and her body was located in a wooded area of Lexington Co. on April 28th.
2024 Presidential Race: SC Senator Tim Scott makes Midlands stop in Lexington
The South Carolina senator also spoke about how to improve the nation’s economy.
Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracking Idalia's impact on SC
We are tracking the path of Idalia, as the system moves up the Southeastern Coast from Florida into parts of South Carolina
Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency for SC due to Idalia
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects from Hurricane Idalia
Some Midlands schools announce early dismissals Wednesday due to Idalia
Some school districts across the state say they plan to make dismissal changes due to the possible impact of Idalia.
DHEC: Dam/Reservoir Owners should monitor potential impacts from Hurricane 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
