Canoe believe it? Baby born after mother delivered to hospital in canoe
A pregnant woman found herself going into labor as she tried to escape rising floodwaters by boat. It's a delivery the family will never forget.
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Two victims recovered after overnight flooding incident
The bodies of two subcontractors were recovered overnight near the Congaree Road in Eastover.
Haley: 15 dead now, possible localized evacuations across the Lowcountry
There are 15 confirmed dead as a result of the floodwaters across the state, and Gov. Nikki Haley said Wednesday that attention was turning to the Lowcountry as water moved from the Midlands to the coast.
SCAM ALERT: Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit off Flood
In response to the devastation of the recent flood, many South Carolinians are searching for ways to help victims. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs and Secretary of State Mark Hammond advise consumers to be on the lookout for fake charities in the coming weeks.
Missing man found dead
A man who has been missing since Sunday has been found dead.
USC-LSU Game Moved To Baton Rouge
In light of the tragedy that has beset our community and the ongoing recovery effort, and in consultation with state and local officials, law enforcement, the SEC and LSU, the University of South Carolina will not host the USC v. LSU football game in Columbia this weekend. The game will take place in Baton Rouge.
Beaver Dam nearing failure; Wildewood residents urged to leave
Officials say Beaver Dam in the Wildewood subdivision in northeast Richland County is nearing failure and residents are urged to leave.
Lexington Flood Victims Assess Damage
On Tuesday, residents and business owners in Lexington started to assess the damage after the rain finally stopped in the midlands.
City Requests Voluntary Water Conservation
As the City works to stabilize water levels at the Columbia Canal, City officials are asking citizens to minimize water usage until further notice.
Officials: Beaver Dam has stabilized
Beaver Dam has now stabilized, officials say they will continue to monitor it.
Wildewood resident reacts to voluntary evacuation
A Wildewood resident reacts to the evacuation officials are strongly encouraging because of the possibility of the Beaver Dam failing.
Richland Co. Sheriff says moving to recovery mode
Three days after historic flooding struck the Midlands, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the search effort continues.
Area Business Closings
The following businesses and services are closed Wednesday
Update: Richland County Flood Status
Emergency officials shift to recovery mode after this week’s catastrophic flooding, the public is asked to make note of the important information listed below.
Coroner identifies body found in flood waters
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the man that was recovered from his vehicle after being involved in the flooding.
Coroner identifies body found as that of missing Columbia man
Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual that was recovered from a lake located near the 6800 block of N. Trenholm Road.
Inside the Aftermath of South Carolina's Devastating Floods
The rain has come to an end in South Carolina, and the state is now faced with how it can recover from the devastation of this week's massive storm.
Crews rescue more than 50 from North Charleston neighborhood
More than 50 people were rescued over the weekend in parts of the Pepperhill neighborhood of North Charleston.
Data shows lowest average gas prices in state, New Jersey
Officials say drivers in South Carolina and New Jersey are paying the lowest average gas prices in the nation.
Gov. Haley to hold 11 a.m. ET press briefing on catastrophic flooding
Governor Nikki Haley will hold a news media briefing at 11:30 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center, 2779 Fish Hatchery Road in West Columbia.
