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Residents recovering after EF-1 tornado tears through Midlands

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado ripped through Columbia last night leaving behind devastation. On Monday people who live on Saluda River Road started salvaging what was left of their homes. "It got dark for 5…

Multiple tornadoes cause damage across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornado touchdowns here in the Midlands area spreading from Elgin all the way up in Lexington County. The National Weather Service had three…

Tornado Safety Tips

COLUMBIA S.C (WOLO)- The Midlands were struck with a surprise Sunday evening when sighting of tornado's and heavy storms hit the area. Would you know what to do if a tornado crossed your path? If not, here are a few…

Downed trees, power lines reported throughout Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Powerful storms and possible tornadoes blew through the Midlands early Sunday night. Agencies across Richland and Lexington Counties reported trees and power lines down. Columbia police reported downed trees and blocked…

More than 8000 without power across South Carolina during severe weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Severe weather storms and possible tornadoes have caused thousands of people in the Palmetto state to be without power Sunday night. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported 8,270 power outages statewide. https://twitter.com/SCEMD/status/1102367597696303105 Thousands of those outages…

3 finalists named for Sumter School District chief's job

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) - Three finalists have been chosen to fill the superintendent's seat for the Sumter School District. The Sumter School Board says the finalists are Cynthia Ambrose of Charleston County School District; Ronald Hargrave of Scotland County Schools…

Official Kick-Off to St. Pat's rescheduled to this Tuesday

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Five Points community and Gregory Electric has announced the new date for St. Pat's official kick-off event. The free event will now take place on Tuesday March 5th, from 5:30-6:30p.m.in Five Points. You're invited to enjoy all…

State agents investigate after 6 trash trucks burn

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - State agents are helping investigate after six trucks burned at a trash company. Jamison Fire Chief Kirk Davis said the Wednesday night fire didn't appear to be intentionally set. But Davis told The Times and Democrat…

Missing elderly man found safe

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Police have found an elderly man who was reported missing Sunday morning. Felix Feliciano, 73, was found hours after being reported missing. Sumter police thanks the community for their help assisting with the search.

South Carolina bill seeks to ban felons from being sheriffs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - In a state where eight county sheriffs have been convicted of crimes in office over the past decade, South Carolina lawmakers want to tighten the qualifications to be a top law enforcement official. The proposal would…

Thanks for sending your photos for the Magic of Storytelling

[gtxvideo vid='XKPCtvcm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XKPCtvcm.jpg' vtitle='Thanks for sending yourt photos in the Magic of Storytelling'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to snap a selfie and help put books in children's hands! Thanks to everyone who is sending in their photos and snapping their…

Cost of Lexington curbside pick up set to jump

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- A contract for Lexington's curbside pick up is about to expire and County officials say resident who live in unincorporated parts of the County, who subscribe to curbside pick up may soon see a difference in…

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