City of West Columbia park closings due to holidays, weather
The City of West Columbia announced several upcoming closings due to weather and the holidays.
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Thousands experience power outages due to high winds
Dominion Energy and Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative have reported wind related outages on December 23 throughout Midlands.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Inclement weather adds to traffic rush, troopers urge people to use caution
While lower than this time last year, South Carolina’s number of traffic fatalities is still more than a thousand.
Sumter Sheriff announces arrests, firearm seizures from Operation Ice Storm
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office announced the results from Operation Ice Storm.
Cayce PD hosts 4th annual "Shop with a Cop" event at Walmart
Children and families in the community have a chance to interact with police officers and get some of the toys and items on their Christmas list for free.
Local Living: Some Holiday displays across the Midlands
A look at some holiday displays across the Midlands
Prisma doctors say bundle up to prevent hypothermia, frostbite
As we approach this holiday weekend and anticipate colder weather coming through, Prisma Health doctors are concerned about hypothermia and frostbite.
UPDATE: Columbia Parking cashless payments offered through “ParkHub”
The City of Columbia has introduced a new way to pay for parking.
Update: Scene cleared in S. Congaree, search for suspects continues
Police say they believe suspects are armed
Clarendon authorities searching for 29 year-old wanted man
The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in finding 29 year-old Devantae Jackson.
Columbia Fire Department provides home heating tips this Winter
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department released some safe home heating tips for residents during the upcoming frigid weather.
Lexington Police offers holiday road tips
The Town of Lexington is already experiencing congested traffic just a few days before the Christmas holiday.
Fairfield County to open warming center during cold holiday weekend
The Fairfield County Emergency Management and Fairfield School District are opening a warming center for residents who experience power outages during the cold holiday weekend.
Orangeburg man sentenced to 9 years on firearm charges
A 32 year-old Orangeburg man was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Columbia Fire Department: No injuries reported in house fire on Woodrow Street
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department were on the scene of a working house fire on the 1200 block of Woodrow Street.
Construction begins on new westbound bridge on U.S. Highway 76/378
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is beginning construction of a new and improved bridge over the Wateree River on U.S. Highway 76/378.
I-20 blocked earlier due to flooding
Happening right now, parts of I-20 remained backed up after flooding early this morning closed the lanes.
Governor McMaster urges residents to prepare for cold weather
Governor Henry McMaster is asking South Carolina residents to prepare for the upcoming cold weather and stay up to date with the latest forecast.
Thousands of trout to be released in Saluda River
The SC Department of National Resources (SCDNR) Freshwater Fisheries Section is releasing thousands of trout into multiple locations in the lower Saluda River near Columbia.
Saluda County deputies arrest two men on murder charges
The Saluda County Sheriff's Office announced arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Zonnie Cyrus.
Orangeburg opening Warming Center for cold weather this weekend
The City of Orangeburg will be offering the public access to a Warming Center during the weekend when extreme cold temperatures are to be expected.
Columbia Fire hosts 3rd annual food drive
The Columbia - Richland Fire department held their third annual 'Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive' Wednesday.
Update: Portion of Main St. reopens after accident involving pedestrian, car
Authorities say a portion of the street near the center of the Town of Lexington has been shut down after a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.
Dangerous Cold Headed Our Way
Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the winter weather system. According to John, it's going to get dangerously cold starting on Friday and continuing into early next week. On Friday the blast of arctic air arrives, with temperatures actually falling…
Transitions homeless shelter open during frigid weather
Officials with Transitions Homeless Shelter say they are open each night for those in need of shelter from the cold temperatures.
