COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Holiday travel is underway, on the roads and in the air. If you are hitting the road- expect heavy traffic. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, you could see heavily congested areas especially along I-20. South Carolina troopers remind you to reduce your speed, keep a safe following distance, and always wear a seat belt. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – You can expect to see a significant increase of traffic in the Midlands starting tomorrow, this is according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The agency will be out in full force. “Reduce your speed, limit your distractions, maintain a larger follow distance. And in some of these heavily congested areas like Columbia or on I-20 in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are headed back home from vacation for the Labor Day holiday, travelers are not the only ones on the road in South Carolina. Local Law Enforcement are ramping up efforts to keep you safe. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up this holiday. Troopers say there will be a strong emphasis…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC Law Enforcement will be out trying to keep you safe this holiday weekend. The Department of Public Safety says there will be a strong emphasis on DUI and other unsafe driving behaviors for the next several days. There were 16 fatalities during the Labor Day holiday period last year. The top three contributing factors that led…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Highway Patrol will be ready for Fourth of July drivers making poor decisions on the roads. Troopers say July 4th ranks as one of the deadliest holidays to be behind the wheel of a car. Troopers say it’s best to have a designated driver or get a ride home if you want to celebrate. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The New Year’s holiday was a deadly one on South Carolina highways. The SC Highway Patrol announced four people died in accidents between 6pm New Year’s Eve and just before Midnight on January 1. 2020. So far, in 2020 seven people have died in traffic related incidents compared with 19 at the same time last year, say South…
(Courtesy: SCDOT/Twitter) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–I-20 Eastbound at US 1 in Lexington County is now open say South Carolina Department of Transportation officials. The SCDOT had closed I-20 EB in Lexington County at US 1 due to a truck hitting the structure early Tuesday morning. According to SC DOT officials, the damage was not significant. Drivers were detoured off the Interstate…
The state recognized the men and women who keep our roads safe this morning.
Highway Patrol says the roadways on Broad River Rd. & Outlet Pointe Blvd. are blocked after an early morning accident.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington County Coroner has identified a woman State Troopers say was killed Sunday morning after being hit by a pickup truck. The crash happened on Jamil Road near 1-26. The coroner has identified the pedestrian as 44 year old Sabrina Nelums. Nelums was pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries, says the coroner. According to highway…
