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Special National Weather Service weather statement for Virginia, Maryland and DC


Special National Weather Service weather statement for Virginia, Maryland and DC

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. A hazardous weather outlook was issued for Thursday afternoon, warning of increased fire conditions, but did not take into account the weekend. The latest warning applies to Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. It started at 1:10 p.m. on Friday […]

Gamecocks fall in last minute to No. 1 West Virginia – University of South Carolina Athletics


Gamecocks fall in last minute to No. 1 West Virginia – University of South Carolina Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The South Carolina men's soccer team (7-3-2, 2-3-0) went on the road and pushed No. 1 West Virginia (9-1-3, 4-0-1) to the limit, but the Gamecocks fell 1-0 in the last minute on Saturday afternoon (October 19). Carolina goaltender Filip Versterre and the Gamecock defense limited the top-ranked Mountaineers to three shots […]

Gamecocks travel to Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the SEC Showdown – University of South Carolina Athletics


Gamecocks travel to Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the SEC Showdown – University of South Carolina Athletics

The South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2, 1-2 SEC) are back on the road for the second time this season, traveling to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the first time since 2009 to take on the No. 7/7 Alabama Crimson Tide (4- 1, 1-1 SEC) in an SEC showdown on Saturday, October 12th. Game time is scheduled for noon […]

Internet access in the Augusta area after Hurricane Helene


Internet access in the Augusta area after Hurricane Helene

Video: Former President Donald Trump visits Evans after Hurricane Helene Former President Donald Trump visited Evans on Friday to meet with Gov. Brian Kemp and speak with supporters in the wake of Hurricane Helene. After Hurricane Helene, more residents and businesses in the Augusta area are getting power back. But many locals are still struggling […]

Helene moves to the north of the Midlands and now the region is drying out to continue the clean-up work.


Helene moves to the north of the Midlands and now the region is drying out to continue the clean-up work.

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Helene is moving north of the Midlands and now the winds will ease for the rest of our Friday as skies clear, leading to sunny and fair weather this weekend. Click Here to display all currently valid weather warnings. First headlines · The wind will die down tonight. · Sunny and […]

Officials announce road closures due to Hurricane Helene


Officials announce road closures due to Hurricane Helene

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – As Hurricane Helene heads toward South Carolina, various officials from across the Midlands have announced road closures due to flooding. City of Columbia The city of Columbia announced this on Thursday around noon Portions of Whaley Street and Main Street are closed because a significant amount of rain has accumulated. Whaley […]

Columbia County Schools Announce Safety Plan for Homecoming Dances


Columbia County Schools Announce Safety Plan for Homecoming Dances

The Columbia County School District released a statement ahead of this weekend's homecoming dances assuring parents that the district has a strategic safety plan in place to keep students safe. Lakeside High School and Grovetown High School dances will be held on Saturday evening, followed by Greenbrier High School dances on Tuesday evening. Staff, school […]

Tornado warning for the Midlands until 9 p.m.


Tornado warning for the Midlands until 9 p.m.

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – This morning, the Storm Prediction Center issued a tornado warning for most of South Carolina until 9 p.m. While one or two tornadoes are possible during the day, the chance of a tornado is greater overnight and into Friday morning. Click Here to display all currently valid weather warnings. WIS(WIS) A […]

Columbia County Schools Move Forward with Campus Safety Improvements


Columbia County Schools Move Forward with Campus Safety Improvements

Technology responsible for law enforcement's rapid response to a recent mass killing at a Georgia school is being installed in Columbia County schools. On Thursday evening, about 70 people gathered in the Grovetown High School auditorium to hear from Columbia County school and juvenile justice officials about plans to keep schoolchildren safe. Threats against schools […]

Football team wins 50-7 against Akron – University of South Carolina Athletics


Football team wins 50-7 against Akron – University of South Carolina Athletics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Backup Robby Ashford, who started when LaNorris Sellers injured his right ankle in a loss to LSU last week, threw two touchdowns and ran for a third as South Carolina beat Akron 50-7 on Saturday night. The Gamecocks opened 3-1 for the first time since 2017. Ashford, who started 10 games […]