Downed Trees

Clean up continues Friday after powerful storms hit Midlands, Power restoration underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Clean up continued Friday in the wake of powerful storms that hit the Midlands Thursday afternoon. Fallen tree on Black Avenue in the town of Lexington / Source: Lexington PD Downed trees, power lines and traffic lights caused problems for residents Thursday afternoon. On Friday, utility crews were working areas across the Midlands, in both Richland and…

Storms topple tree on home in the Midlands

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)-Friday night the storms cleared but not before some people in the midlands saw damage from rain and wind. Take a look at this home on Bilton Road off Broad River Road in Irmo. Our crews were on the scene Friday afternoon when neighbors told us the homeowners were not home when a tree fell on their house….

High Winds, Rain, Downed Trees in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The high winds from Tropical Storm Irma are toppling trees in parts of the Midlands, including the City of Columbia. Columbia Police are working several downed trees, including this one which fell on top of several power lines at Cyprus & Maple. ABC Columbia Crews were also on scene of a downed tree near Kirby Street and…