Business, government office closings, and event cancellations due to severe weather
Several businesses, government offices, and events have announced cancellations and closings due to severe weather.
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Red Cross taking donations for those affected by Hurricane Ian
You can help the victims of Hurricane Ian both here in South Carolina and in Florida.
Target to donate largest disaster donation in company history
On Thursday, Target announced plans to donate $5 million towards the hurricane relief.
American Red Cross opens shelters for displaced families and individuals
The American Red Cross of South Carolina has opened several shelters in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s landfall.
Richland Co. Deputies searching for suspects
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. Deputies say there is an increased law enforcement presence in the Kennerly Rd., Western Ln. area off of Broad River Rd. Investigators say K9 officer is tracking the…
AT&T and Verizon expand cell service for customers impacted by storm
AT&T announced that its waving talk, text and data overage charges for AT&T postpaid and prepaid customers from Sept. 29 through Oct. 8.
Food Lion matching $30,000 in donations towards Hurricane Ian relief
At Food Lion from Oct. 5 through the 18th, customers at over a thousand of their stores across ten states will have the option to make a cash donation at the register.
City of Columbia: Avoid these streets and intersections during heavy rainfall
The City of Columbia is advising drivers to be cautious of flood-prone streets and intersections.
ABC Columbia weather updates: Hurricane Ian local impacts
Our ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan keep you updated on Ian’s local impact.
Power outages due to Hurricane Ian experienced in the state
Several areas have experienced power outages due to Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina
Georgetown, S.C .(WOLO)-- Hurriane Ian made landfall near Georgetown Friday afternoon. According to the Hurricane Center the storm landed around 2pm with sustained winds of up to 85 miles per hour. Experts say the storm is moving north at 15…
Charleston airport closed as Ian approaches
The main airport in Charleston, South Carolina, has closed ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Ian.
Family of fallen CPD officer sets up GoFundme page
The family of a Columbia Master Police officer who died last weekend started a GoFundMe page for the fallen officer.
Tracking Ian's path: Midlands Impact ABC Columbia Forecast
Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan are tracking the storm's progress and how it will affect us in the Midlands
School closings due to weather
Several school districts have announced closings or E-learning due to possible severe weather.
Pedestrian struck, killed along Shop Road
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning crash that left one person dead
Flood prone streets to avoid during Ian related rainfall
Here is a list of flood prone street to stay clear of once Ian hits the Midlands
Red Cross urges South Carolinians to build emergency kits
As Ian draws near, the Red Cross says they are prepared to open shelters to ensure people have a safe place to ride out the storm.
Publix to donate $1 million to Hurricane Ian relief efforts
Publix is donating $1 million to help with Hurricane Ian relief.
SLED charges two men for selling liquor to undercover police officer
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents arrested two men after they sold liquor to an undercover police officer.
