Volunteers Support Flood Victims
On Friday. Lexington County residents and volunteers worked together to help flood victims sort through the debris left from the severe floods.
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Victim of fatal shooting identified
Richland County Corner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that died Thursday afternoon on Leeward Loop off of Garners Ferry Road, after being shot.
Governor, local leaders tell Lowcountry to brace for more flooding, urge evacuations
Charleston County Emergency Management is urging citizens living near the Edisto and Santee rivers to keep an eye on water levels and leave their homes before the situation gets worse.
Flood Repair Permitting Open House
Richland County residents impacted by the flood can get help Thursday at a Floor Repair Permitting Open House.
City Opens Water Filling Stations
The city will be opening water filling stations across Columbia Friday at 9am - 9pm,
The latest: Work continues at canal, curfew extended through Sunday
City of Columbia officials held at news conference Friday morning updating residents on the status of in the aftermath of the city's historic flooding.
Accident on Longs Pond Road leaves one dead
One person is dead after an early morning accident on Longs Pond Road.
Campus Shooting Came After Fight Between Two Groups of Students
A fight that broke out between two groups of students at Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff campus left one person dead and three hospitalized after one of the students shot the others with a handgun.
Data shows lowest average gas prices in state, New Jersey
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say drivers in South Carolina and New Jersey are paying the lowest average gas prices in the nation.
Journalist Cokie Roberts speech canceled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has canceled a speech by journalist and author Cokie Roberts to mark the 175th anniversary of the South Caroliniana Library.
Kings Grant resident returns to house after flood devastation
A dam break on Fort Jackson wreaked havoc on the Kings Grant neighborhood, during the early morning hours Sunday.
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
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.
