Meteorologist Brian Basham explains what's next after storm hits Midlands
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Downed trees, power lines reported throughout Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Powerful storms and possible tornadoes blew through the Midlands early Sunday night. Agencies across Richland and Lexington Counties reported trees and power lines down. Columbia police reported downed trees and blocked…
More than 8000 without power across South Carolina during severe weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Severe weather storms and possible tornadoes have caused thousands of people in the Palmetto state to be without power Sunday night. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported 8,270 power outages statewide. https://twitter.com/SCEMD/status/1102367597696303105 Thousands of those outages…
At least 14 dead as storms, possible tornadoes hit Deep South
BEAUREGARD, Ala. --At least 14 people were killed by a possible tornado in Alabama on Sunday as severe storms destroyed mobile homes, snapped trees and left a trail of destruction amid weather warnings extending into Georgia, Florida and South Carolina,…
Stormy Sunday comes to an end, fatalities reported in Alabama
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It has been a stormy Sunday across the Deep South, and that also included the Midlands of South Carolina as tornado warnings dominated coverage for the region over a period of a few hours during the…
3 finalists named for Sumter School District chief's job
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) - Three finalists have been chosen to fill the superintendent's seat for the Sumter School District. The Sumter School Board says the finalists are Cynthia Ambrose of Charleston County School District; Ronald Hargrave of Scotland County Schools…
Official Kick-Off to St. Pat's rescheduled to this Tuesday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Five Points community and Gregory Electric has announced the new date for St. Pat's official kick-off event. The free event will now take place on Tuesday March 5th, from 5:30-6:30p.m.in Five Points. You're invited to enjoy all…
State agents investigate after 6 trash trucks burn
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - State agents are helping investigate after six trucks burned at a trash company. Jamison Fire Chief Kirk Davis said the Wednesday night fire didn't appear to be intentionally set. But Davis told The Times and Democrat…
Missing elderly man found safe
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Police have found an elderly man who was reported missing Sunday morning. Felix Feliciano, 73, was found hours after being reported missing. Sumter police thanks the community for their help assisting with the search.
South Carolina bill seeks to ban felons from being sheriffs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - In a state where eight county sheriffs have been convicted of crimes in office over the past decade, South Carolina lawmakers want to tighten the qualifications to be a top law enforcement official. The proposal would…
Deputies: Possible assault in school bus fight, student may have been stabbed with pencil
LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — A school bus fight broke out among Ladson Elementary School students Thursday afternoon and now Charleston County deputies are investigating possible assault against an 8-year-old. "The school bus stopped on Ladson Road in the Heritage Holiness…
Cost of Lexington curbside pick up set to jump
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- A contract for Lexington's curbside pick up is about to expire and County officials say resident who live in unincorporated parts of the County, who subscribe to curbside pick up may soon see a difference in…
Group urges Amazon CEO Bezos to continue with NYC HQ plan
A group of business leaders, elected officials and others haven't given up on Amazon building a headquarters in New York City, and are sending an open letter to CEO Jeff Bezos urging him to reconsider the decision to abandon the…
Lawmaker: Former offenders unaware of restored voting rights
South Carolina lawmakers say some former convicted offenders who complete their sentence, parole and probation period are unaware that current state law allows for their voting rights to be restored.
Insurance fraud ring leader pleads guilty after filing $174,000 in false claims, report says
In February 2019, a man pleaded guilty to five counts of presenting false claims for insurance payment, that valued over more than $10,000.
Mardi Gras Columbia festival kicks off this weekend with family-friendly fun
The Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade kicks off this Saturday, March 2 at City Roots Farm.
Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='ChtyAdUN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ChtyAdUN.jpg' vtitle='Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown stops'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community…
Excessive force in question: Florence County Sheriff says, 'our officers did nothing wrong'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It is a subject that can make many people uncomfortable, but it as a topic that has come up all across the country. What is excessive force and where do…
Orangeburg deputies arrest two men accused of trafficking meth, heroin
Orangeburg deputies have arrested two men on drug-related charges after a motorist reported a man with a gun.
SC woman embezzled over $10,000 from employer in less than a year, report says
SLED agents arrested an Allendale woman in connection with breach of trust.
