Planned Water Shutdown Overnight at Palmetto Health
Water Shutdown planned for 5 Richland Medical Park (Main Hospital) and 7 Richland Medical Park (Children's Hospital), Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-6am Friday, Oct. 9
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Proper disposal of flooding debris
Officials tell homeowners how to dispose of flooding debris.
Flood Victims Start to Clean Out Homes
Several days after severe flooding hit the midlands, residents near Lake Katherine are working to rebuild.
Trash Collection: Debris and Solid Waste Information
Information for SC, Richland and Lexington Counties on trash, debris removal. Governor Nikki Haley says when removing debris from your home separate debris into different piles, make sure it is not blocking road.
Two men charged after stealing from flood victims
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrests of two men charged with looting.
'Love Thy Neighbor' effort to help flood victims has roots in Emanuel AME tragedy
When tragedy struck at Mother Emanuel, a Lowcountry mom and her kids were inspired to spread kindness. Now Melanie Schimming and her family are back at it, sending not just love but critical essentials -- food, clothes, and toiletries -- to flood victims in hard-hit Columbia.
The Latest on Storm: Coastal Counties Warned of Rising Water
South Carolina Emergency Management officials are warning residents in four coastal counties to stay alert for possible evacuation orders near two rising rivers.
8 weeks after floods: Roads getting fixed, mosquitoes dying
The Thanksgiving weekend marks eight weeks since historic rainfall flooded parts of South Carolina.
SC Flooding Update from SC EMD
s of today, residents of 16 counties (Berkeley, Charleston, Clarendon, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter, Williamsburg, Calhoun, Darlington, Florence, Kershaw and Lee) are eligible for Individual Assistance from federal authorities.
Schools offer free meals to students following floods
Richland School Districts One and Two are offering free meals for children at select schools.
Flood damage from above shows massive road ahead
A group of residents took in the view of the flood damage Wednesday from hundreds of feet above ground.
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.
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.
