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
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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
Hurricane Idalia update
Hurricane warnings are issued for parts of Florida's west coast, bracing for Idalia
Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracking Idalia
The primary concern for our SC forecast area continues to be the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding, per NWS Columbia
Deputies: Sumter man's death suspicious after being engulfed in flames
Authorities are investigating a Sumter man's death as suspicious after he was found engulfed in flames Monday.
Safety tips from SC EMD in case of a Hurricane or tropical system
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division's annual Hurricane Guide provides information including what kind of supplies you may need in case of a Hurricane or tropical system
ABC's of Education: Interest rates on student loans resume Friday
IN tonight's ABC's of Education we are helping you get ready to pay back your student loans. Interest will start accruing this Friday
Chapel Hill faculty member confirmed as shooting victim
A Chapel Hill Faculty member has been confirmed as the victim in a deadly shooting out of North Carolina Monday.
Local Living: First Sunday at the State Museum
In our look at Local Living, the South Carolina State Museum is offering $1 general admission on September 3, 2023
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center announces partnership with SC Hispanic Outreach
The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center held a signing ceremony Monday for its partnership with South Carolina Hispanic Outreach.
A look at the Idalia forecast from Chief Meteorologist John Farley
Chief Meteorologist John Farley says we will mostly be dealing with rain, heavy at times, closer to the coast
Idalia's latest track and how officials are preparing across the Southeast
On Florida's Gulf coast residents and emergency officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia
RCSD removing special deputy assignments at Village of Sandhill
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says he is removing specially assigned deputies after mass chaos Sunday night at the Village at Sandhill.
SC Emergency officials preparing for Idalia
According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, residents should prepare for the Idalia, which could affect many parts of the state.
DeSantis cancels SC campaign travel
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis canceled a day of presidential campaign appearances to deal with crises at home as his state mourns a racist fatal shooting in Jacksonville and prepares for a tropical storm
SCSO: Deputies find drugs, gun
Deputies say they found cocaine, crack, marijuana, pills and a handgun.
