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Local Weather Science Officer talks SC Tornadoes: Which months are more common

[gtxvideo vid='ver4VEhc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ver4VEhc.jpg' vtitle='Local Weather Science Officer talks Tornado season'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the wake of Sunday night's severe weather, which included 3 confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather service is talking the impact of tornado season in South Carolina.…

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,ย 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…

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