COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s a sad inevitability that someone out there will use a disaster like Irma for personal gain. The U.S. Attorney’s Office warns those in the affected storm areas to beware of scammers seeking donations for relief. If you believe you have been victim of fraud from someone soliciting relief funds you can contact the National Disaster Fraud…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for help with debris from Irma? Resident can call 2-1-1 to be connected to volunteers statewide according to the United Way. Here’s the information on debris and storm clean up from the United Way of the Midlands: SC 2-1-1 is working in collaboration with Crisis Cleanup to connect homeowners with post-storm services. South Carolina residents who…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’ve driven anywhere today that involved getting on an interstate you know traffic is certainly an issue. The SC Highway Patrol reports heavy congestion on I-77, 1-26, and I-20. Troopers say the increase in traffic is due to evacuees from Florida and Georgia returning home following Hurricane Irma. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Irma
At the height of Tropical Storm Irma, more than 200,000 customers were without power across South Carolina.
A few schools in Sumter School District remained closed Tuesday after Tropical Storm Irma blew across the Midlands.
(AP)– Officials in Beaufort County say they will assess the damage from Tropical Storm Irma at daylight Tuesday and hope to have an announcement on whether evacuated residents can return a short time later. The county said they need to make sure roads are clear of trees and bridges and causeways were not damaged by the storm surge that washed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local leaders want you to be prepared if Irma causes power outages or downed trees in our area. Per Local Government, here’s a list of important numbers. To report power outages, residents should contact their utility providers: o SCE&G, 888-333-4465 o Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, 803-749-6444 or 888-813-7000 o Fairfield Electric, 800-499-7862 To report downed limbs or debris affecting public roadways in Richland…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Here is a list of school closures. Continue to check back for updates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bamberg School District Two will remain closed Tuesday, September 12. Saluda County Schools will be closed on Tuesday. Lexington County School District One will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, September 12, Lexington School District Two is delaying the opening of school…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Irma and the impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update on winds and rain as we head into your morning commute. Watch. Categories: Local News, Todays Forecast, Weather Blog Tags: Irma
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–According to Electric Cooperative officials, nearly 100,000 electric cooperative consumers were without power on Monday. The Cooperatives do provide electricity in all 46 counties, but according to officials, the highest numbers of people in the dark were between the Savannah River and a line extending from Charleston to Columbia to Spartanburg. There is help on the way. Electric Cooperative officials…
