Power Outages

Power crews working around the clock to restore power in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As a result of Monday’s storm, thousands of people across the state lost power. Dominion energy says 72,000 of their customers reported power outages early Monday. A spokesman for Dominion says crews have been working around the clock across the state, ultimately slicing the number of outages in half early Monday. If customers are still without power,…

Trees down in the Midands, power outages due to storms

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There are reports of downed trees in the Midlands after Monday morning’s storms rolled through the state. On Mohawk Drive in West Columbia, this was the scene, with a large tree down. The intersection at Saluda River Drive was briefly closed. In addition to downed trees, there are numerous power outages. Just before Noon, Dominion Energy  was…

Utility Crews working and monitoring power outages in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After the storm passes, utility crews will be hard at work restoring power for customers across the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott tells us how some companies across the region are going to tackle these outages once the storm subsides. Crews with Dominion Energy and Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative spent Thursday preparing for the upcoming storm, but say…

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…

Watch: How to Report Power Outages

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hermine’s path through the Midlands may leave many in the dark. Power outages can be the results of high winds, and fallen trees. Our Rochelle Dean has more on how you can report a Power Outage. SCE&G :TO REPORT OUTAGES: BY PHONE: 1-888- 333-4465. MID CAROLINA CUSTOMERS CALL 803-749-6444 Categories: Lexington, Local News, Richland Tags: Hermine, Power…