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South Carolina death toll rises to 13 after hurricane Helene

ABC Columbia News has learned the amount of people killed as a result is on the rise.

SC governor and other state leaders address Helene damage, multiple deaths

In addition to the high wind speeds, much of the state also is still reeling from flash flooding which started Thursday here in the Midlands.

National Chocolate Milk Day

Today, Friday, Sept, 27, is National Chocolate Milk Day.

Trump launches "Trump Watches"

Former President Donald Trump is launching new merch.

John Deere recalls 147K tractors

John Deere has recalled roughly 147,900 compact utility tractors because of a crash hazard.

Mortgage rates hit lowest level

The standard, 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit its lowest level in 2 years.

Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is expected to fuel further Fed interest rate cuts this year and next.

Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Helene's storm surge and rain create havoc

Emergency workers in Florida, Georgia and elsewhere rescued hundreds of people from boats, their homes and their cars as Hurricane Helene's winds, rain and storm surge created havoc Friday on the Gulf of Mexico, in coastal neighborhoods and further inland.

South Carolina gets green light to request access to $551 million for broadband expansion

South Carolina, among three other states, had its initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program approved by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

12-year-old student admits to making school threats during hearing

The 12-year-old Carvers Bay Middle School student admitted to making school threats earlier this week during a juvenile detention hearing on Thursday in Georgetown County Family Court.

Power outages mount as Helene moves through the Midlands

As of 4:32 p.m. Friday afternoon Dominion Energy is reporting 278,587 customers without power.

Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power

Hurricane Helene roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 storm in a sparsely populated region of Florida, peeling the siding from buildings, trapping residents in rising floodwaters and knocking out power to millions of customers. At least five people were reported dead.

ABC Columbia returns to local programming after power outage

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Well folks we're all in this together! ABC Columbia was briefly knocked off the air this morning due to a power outage. Power has returned and we are once again in local programming. Thank you for your patience!

Helene, now a tropical storm, moves through the Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Meteorologist Tyler Ryan update conditions throughout the Midlands as Tropical Storm Helene moves through the area.

Richland Co. releases list of roads closed due to flooding

Richland County warns residents of road closures due to flooding

Columbia - Richland Fire urges residents to stay home as Helene inches closer

Hurricane Helene jumps to a category 4 as it gets ready to make landfall and heads towards the Midlands

SCDOT prepares for Hurricane Helene, provides tips should you have to drive

Should you have an issue on any state-maintained roadway, SCDOT encourages anyone to call them directly at 855-467-2368.

Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida's Gulf Coast

Helene strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane hours ahead of its expected landfall on Florida’s northwest coast Thursday night, and forecasters warned that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge in coastal areas and bring dangerous winds and rain across much of the southeastern U.S.