Snow day in the Midlands!
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UPDATE: Richland Co. offices to remain closed today due to weather
Richland County officials release updated information on changes to schedules for Government facilities due to Winter weather
Weather Update: Snow expected to continue into early Wednesday morning
Chief Meteorologist John Farley has the latest look at the snow we are seeing here in the Midlands and what you can expect Wednesday morning
Dominion Energy provides tips on thermostat settings, potential power outages during cold weather
"We do encourage customers to keep their thermostat as close to 68 degrees as possible. That's kind of a sweet spot, that helps with your energy consumption, and limit it from maybe spiking quite as much as if your thermostat is up in the low 70's," says Long.
Photos of snow day in the Midlands
Winter is showing in the Midlands and viewers are sending in their snow pictures.
Snowy weather update
ABC Columbia gives you an update on the Winter weather which could possibly result in hazardous road conditions in the Midlands.
Lexington County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jake Brady Ergle, age 38, of Batesburg-Leesville on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
City of Columbia opens overflow shelter
Due to the winter weather in Columbia, the city has opened the overflow shelter, according to the Columbia Police Department.
COMET adjusting services due to Winter weather
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is adjusting its transit service due to the Winter Weather Warning/Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, said officials.
Wintry weather in the Midlands
Today, has been a wintry day here in the Midlands, as weather affects the Palmetto State and brings snow to parts of the south.
Hundreds attend King Day at the Dome, DNC Chair delivers keynote speech
"And the question is, will Donald Trump step up to the plate? Will he live up to the legacy of Dr. King? A legacy built on togetherness, a legacy built on unity, but a lesson built also on effective change for all of America," asks Harrison.
Lexington Police asking for help finding someone accused of theft
Lexington Police is asking for help finding someone accused of theft, said the police department.
The potential for winter weather moves through, along with COLD air
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - I think we get some light snow around the majority of the Midlands, a little less in the upper areas of Newberry, a little more as we go…
Governor McMaster announces Richland, Lexington state offices will remain open
Governor McMaster announces all Richland County State offices they will remain open
USC Polar Plunge postponed due to inclement weather
USC Gamecocks postpone 'Freezin' for a Reason' Polar Plunge due to threat of inclement weather Tuesday.
Former Columbia City Councilman among those pardoned by President Biden
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A familiar name in Columbia politics was among those pardoned in the final hours of the Biden presidency. EW Cromartie was pardoned by the now former president on Monday hours before President Donald Trump took the oath…
Officers requesting help finding two people accused of breaking into motor vehicles, say Lexington Police
Officers are requesting help finding two people accused of breaking into motor vehicles on Monday morning, said Lexington Police.
New home for Veteran in Sumter
Veterans have a new place to call home in Sumter.
Richland County Coroner’s Office assisting Columbia Police with investigation after man's death
The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting the Columbia Police Department's officers with an ‘unaccompanied’ death of a man in the 1600 block of Assembly Street.
Trump will issue executive orders to remake immigration policies; legal, logistical questions remain
President-elect Donald Trump is going to issue a series of orders aimed at remaking America’s immigration policies, ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border and ending birthright citizenship, an incoming White House official said.
The COMET announces the passing of its Vice Chair
The COMET has announced the death of its Vice Chairman of the Board, John V. Furgess, Senior, this morning.
Columbia Police Chief on murder of 13 year old: Brutal and heinous
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said she was bludgeoned, stabbed and burned. Holbrook described the crime as brutal, heinous and gruesome.
Man accused of using 85 thousand pound crane to threaten deputies
A man in Clay County is accused of using an 85 - thousand pound crane to threaten deputies
Pelion police need help identifying suspected shoplifter
The Pelion Police Department is hoping someone in the community can help them identify woman they say was caught on surveillance cameras stealing food from a local grocery store.
