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Trees Topple Power lines, Leave Thousands In Midlands In The Dark

Cayce, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands of South Carolinians are waiting for their power to come back on. The most recent numbers show about almost 200 thousand customers are in the dark. BI-LO…

Irma Causes Columbia Flight Cancellations/Delays

COLUMBIA -- Irma caused cancellations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport according to the airport's website. The cancellations on departures include: 4:04 PM Charlotte, NC 4:15 PM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 5:53 PM Charlotte, NC 6:05 PM Atlanta, GA 7:30 PM Charlotte, NC…

Electric Cooperative: Convoy of Trucks Headed to SC to Help Restore Power

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--According to Electric Cooperative officials, nearly 100,000 electric cooperative consumers were without power on Monday. The Cooperatives do provide electricity in all 46 counties, but according to officials, the highest numbers of people in the dark were between the Savannah…

Nation Remembers 9/11, Irma Cancels Midlands Events

[gtxvideo vid='30yD1XZ8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/30yD1XZ8.jpg' vtitle='Nation Remembers 9/11, Irma Cancels Midlands Events'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Monday (9/11) marks the 16th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks. Events intended to mark the occasion across the Midlands were canceled though, due to…

ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist Irma Forecast and Timeline

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Officer Involved Shooting in Lexington Co.

Leesville, S.C. (WOLO) The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect after an officer-involved shooting this afternoon. Investigators say it happened on Devil's Backbone Rd. According to Sheriff Jay Koon a deputy was flagged down about a suspicious…

Irma Damage: Uprooted Trees, Cars Smashed, Power Lines Down

[gtxvideo vid='zwFqItAi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zwFqItAi.jpg' vtitle='Live Update- Downed Trees, Cars Smashed, Power Lines'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Downed Trees, downed power lines, smashed cars, just some of the scenes Monday afternoon in the Midlands from Irma's impact. ABC Columbia Crews were also on scene…

Irma Leaves Mark on Columbia, Downed Trees

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A Look at Damage Irma Left Behind in Florida

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More Than 100 Thousand Households Lost Power In Palmetto State

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The stop-lights on S. Beltline and Bluff been flickering on and off, even businesses around the area were experiencing issues keeping their power on. In the state, more…

SCEMD: Latest Update on South Carolina, Irma

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High Winds, Rain, Downed Trees in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The high winds from Tropical Storm Irma are toppling trees in parts of the Midlands, including the City of Columbia. Columbia Police are working several downed trees, including this one which fell on top of several power…

School Closings Due to Irma: UPDATED

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Here is a list of school closures. Continue to check back for updates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bamberg School District Two will remain closed Tuesday, September 12. Lexington County School District One will be on a two-hour delay…

Weather: Irma Update with Chief Meteorologist John Farley

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Miracle Baby Delivered at Home During Hurricane Irma

Something beautiful comes out of the devastation brought on by Hurricane Irma for one Florida Couple.

Governor Henry McMaster gives update on Irma

Here are some useful links from the SOuth Carolina Department of Emergency Management: Report Power Outages Road Conditions Insurance Information Business Recovery Hotel Information SCEMD Tips School Closings Emergency Shelters DHEC Information Connect with the writer: Follow @kimberleidavis Get breaking…

Businesses looted after Shutting Doors in Preparation for Hurricane Irma

Florida police crack down on looters they say took advantage of businesses that shut down in preparation of Hurricane Irma.

Irma Causes Power Outages For Thousands Of South Carolina Households

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Tropical Storm Irma is causing the number of households without power in South Carolina to climb. Since noon on Monday, utilities report around 81,000 customers without power. Most of them are customers of the Electric Cooperatives of…