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A Look at the Numbers: SC Power Outages

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G expects to have power restored for everyone in the Midlands within the next two to three days. For everyone in the state-- including the coastal areas, within three to five days. Electric Co-Ops have less than…

Crews Begin to Clean up Damage Irma Left Behind

ACOLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The day after Irma, crews were out cleaning up the destruction it left behind. "They've been working all day and have done a really good job," homeowner, Sullivan Cooper…

Generator Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills Man in Irma Aftermath

[gtxvideo vid='HDneDx0r' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HDneDx0r.jpg' vtitle='Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills Man in Irma Aftermath'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - One person in Sumter died in an Irma storm related incident. The Coroner's Office says William McBride, 54, died Tuesday (9/12) from carbon monoxide poisoning.…

Irma Blamed for Fatal I-77 Accident

[gtxvideo vid='adgrVLRq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/adgrVLRq.jpg' vtitle='Irma Blamed for Fatal I-77 Accident'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Officials blame tropical storm Irma for a fatal accident on I-77 Monday (9/11). Authorities say Zhen Tain, 21, hit another car near the Bluff Road exit causing…

SCDNR Deploys to Florida

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SC DNR Crews Head to Florida for Search and Rescue

[gtxvideo vid='Z09bSdXB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z09bSdXB.jpg' vtitle='SC DNR Crews Head to Florida'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--While the cleanup effort begins here in South Carolina, the people of Florida are facing a massive undertaking following the destruction left by Hurricane Irma. Tuesdayย morning, ย 28 South Carolina…

Traffic Across Midlands Heavy Due to Evacuees Heading Home

[gtxvideo vid='2fxYhkMG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2fxYhkMG.jpg' vtitle='Traffic Across Midlands Heavy Due to Evacuees Hitting'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย If you've driven anywhere today that involved getting on an interstate you know traffic is certainly an issue. The SC ย Highway Patrol reports heavy congestion on I-77,…

Five More Days Of Power Outages Expected For SC

[gtxvideo vid='NdwlC2I6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NdwlC2I6.jpg' vtitle='POWER UPDATE']   Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands are still without power in the Midlands, but crews are working round the clock to get those lights back on. SCE&G expects to have power restored for everyone in the…

SCDNR Crews Head to Florida

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Nearly 30 wardens with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are lending a helping hand in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Crews deployed around 10 this morning to assist with Hurricane Irma search…

Irma Loses Gusto Explained

Tyler Ryan gives a quick break down on how we were able to miss a bulk of what was being called a 'Monster Storm' on a direct path for the Midlands.

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