Comet service to start back up early Monday morning
The Comet bus service will resume Monday at 4:30 a.m. as Columbia gets back to normal.
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Florence crashes couples wedding
Hurricane Florence changed the lives of thousands of people, some for better, others for worst. Find out what happened to one couple when Florence crashed what was suppose to be the wedding of their dreams.
Schools in the Midlands reopen Monday
Most students in the Midlands will be returning to class Monday morning.
USC will return to its regular class schedule Monday
The University of South Carolina will resume classes on Monday following the schedule of Richland County Offices, says a university spokesperson.
Flooding forces SC interstate closure in wake of Florence
[gtxvideo vid='LzX2Qgl4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LzX2Qgl4.jpg' vtitle='I95 CLOSED'] DILLON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A 9 mile stretch of I-95 in Dillon County is closed due to flooding from Florence. Department of Transportation officials say I-95 north and south is closed from exit 181…
SCEMD update on current Florence conditions
As Florence becomes a Tropical Depression, SCEMD is giving updates and the State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational 24 hours a day until further notice.
Midlands Schools Announce Monday Plans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands schools announce schedules for Monday 9/17. ABC Columbia News will update each district as they come in. The following schools will be open: Lexington One Lexington…
Columbia Relief Taking Donations for Florence Victims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is working in partnership with Harvest…
SCE&G Customer Outage information
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during and after Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can also report outages by using SCE&G'S…
Rain From Florence Continues Sunday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tropical Depression Florence continues to drop rain throughout the Midlands, with continues showers and wind all afternoon. The stop also continues to hit the NC/SC boarder very hard.
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence. SCDOT officials say I-95 is closed from Exit 181 (SC 38) to Exit 190 (SC 34).
Customer Care Number set up in City of Columbia for Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits…
Up to date list of SC Shelters for Florence evacuees
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence, all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For an up to date list…
University of South Carolina set to resume classes Monday
Classes at the University of South Carolina will be able to resume Monday September 17th.
Comet to Resume Bus Service
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a press release COMET, Central Midlands Transit, will resume limited bus service on Sunday 9/16 and full service on Monday 9/17. Service had been suspended during Tropical Storm Florence. Sunday, COMET will offer dial-a-ride service.…
SC officials update status of Shelters
[gtxvideo vid='rjgF27tD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rjgF27tD.jpg' vtitle='SC officials update status of Shelters'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials discussed the status of shelters in South Carolina, updating the number of shelters open and the number of people in those shelters. Officials say 80 shelters…
Florence death toll now at 11 after another confirmed death in NC
NEW BERN, N.C. (AP, WOLO) - Florence has claimed another life as it churns over the Carolinas. The death toll now stands at 11, including 10 in North Carolina and one in South…
Evacuation orders for Horry and Georgetown counties will be lifted Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Governor's office, evacuation orders for Horry and Georgetown counties will be lifted Sunday morning at 9 AM. Saturday, Governor Henry McMaster lifted evacuation orders for all other previously evacuated zones. Per the Goverrnor's office: Beginning…
IRS says victims of Hurricane Florence will get grace period before having to file some taxes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service says victims of Hurricane Florence will get a grace period before having to file some tax returns and payments. The IRS said Saturday it's offering the relief in parts of North…
SC EMD official on Florence 'potential for flood risk not over'
[gtxvideo vid='4m6N8ia1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4m6N8ia1.jpg' vtitle='SC EMD on Florence rains'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday State Emergency officials, along with the governor updated the state with the latest on tropical storm Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service said there is still the…
