Disasters

When disasters strike, our community’s resilience shines. Focused on Chapin SC, we cover vital emergency preparedness guides, active relief efforts, and important recovery updates to help you remain poised during crises. We’re committed to sharing essential information that supports our community’s capacity to handle adversity and bounce back stronger.

Weather Advisory Lifted as Calm Returns to Orangeburg

Weather Advisory Update: Calm Returns to Orangeburg! Hey there, Orangeburg! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the skies lately,…

11 hours ago

Pelion Community Mourns Loss After Fatal Highway Collision

Pelion Shaken by Tragic Highway Accident The small town of Pelion in Lexington County, South Carolina, is reeling from a…

11 hours ago

Ongoing Struggles at South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice Raise Alarm Over Safety and Staffing Issues

Ongoing Struggles at South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice In a world where ensuring our youth have a chance to…

1 day ago

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Columbia: Drive Safely This Morning!

Dense Fog Takes Over Columbia: Drive with Caution! Columbia, South Carolina woke up this Wednesday morning to a surprise visitor…

2 days ago

Storm Alert in Batesburg-Leesville: Thunderstorms Bring Wind and Hail

Storm Alert in Batesburg-Leesville: Thunderstorms Bring Wind and Hail Hey there, Batesburg-Leesville! As the evening rolls in, we've got some…

2 days ago

Fog Advisory Issued for Newberry County: Essential Driving Tips and Safety Measures

Fog Alert in Newberry County: Stay Safe Out There! Good morning, Newberry! If you’re stepping out today, be sure to…

3 days ago

Firefighters Tackle Two-Alarm Fire at Former Dollar Tree in Columbia as Investigators Probe Repeated Incidents

Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze at Former Dollar Tree in Columbia Columbia, S.C. — It was quite the evening in Columbia…

3 days ago

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Local Teen in Lexington County

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Local Teen in Lexington County LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. – On a quiet evening in Columbia,…

4 days ago

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Columbia and Surrounding Areas; Residents Urged to Exercise Caution

Hello, Columbia! On Monday evening, residents of Columbia, South Carolina, were warned to be extra cautious as the National Weather…

4 days ago

Water Main Break Triggers Boil-Water Advisory for Columbia, S.C. Residents

Water Main Break Causes Boil-Water Advisory in Columbia, S.C. Columbia, S.C. is facing a bit of a hiccup this week…

5 days ago