Please stay home this morning. Trees, limbs and power lines down are affecting city roads. Franklin at Woodlawn, for example, will be blocked off until this debris can be cleared.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 24 people every minute are victims of physical violence, rape, and/or stalking from their partners. We’re saying #NOMORE. Learn more: justice.gov/ovw/domestic-v…

EVENT ROAD CLOSURE: Main Street from Liberty to Bartlette and Caldwell Street from Harvin to Main will close at 11:45 tonight in preparation for Saturday's eSTEAM Sumter Festival. A parade and festival begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. Go to esteamsumter.com for more information.

While we take time to recognize National #SchoolBusSafetyWeek, it's important to remember that school bus safety is an everyday responsibility. Sadly, school bus stop-arm violations continue to be reported across the state, despite the danger to kids and the potential fines for

VETERANS: We thank you for your service.

** SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT – December 31, 2024 - January 1, 2025 ** Motorists across South Carolina will see additional law enforcement over the next two days as the SC Department of Public Safety conducts special enforcement during the Christmas holiday period. SCHP troopers and

SCDOT forces are continuing to treat roads with salt brine on interstates and high traffic corridors to help prevent ice accumulation. If you are traveling, give these vehicles and our crews room to work and drive with caution. If you don’t have to be out on the roads, stay home.

FBI Columbia would like to congratulate these South Carolina law enforcement leaders who recently graduated in Class 294 of the FBI National Academy! @thescdps, Sumter Police Dept., S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources, St.Charles Police

Since June began, 5 kids have died in hot cars — and the month isn't over yet. 💔 Preventing child hot car deaths is an urgent issue! Help us share this important information: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke

Unsettled weather is in store for the forecast area during the next three days. Expect scattered to numerous afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day capable of producing damaging winds, small hail, and flash flooding. Remain weather aware. #CAEWx #SCWx #GAWx

A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon as above average temperatures and humidity lead to heat index values in the 102-108°F range. Be sure to drink plenty of water and take breaks in AC if you are spending time outdoors. #scwx #gawx

SCDMV does not collect fines for toll violations or unpaid tickets via texts. If you received a message insisting you owe money and claiming to be from SCDMV, please know it is an attempted scam and not a legitimate communication. #SCDMVupdate #SCDMVonline #SCDMVpsa

For those traveling along I26 or I20 this morning, especially east of Columbia, brief but very heavy rain rates are expected with this batch of rainfall. Expect rain rates as high as 2" per hour, visibilities as low as 1/2 mile, and ponding on roadways. #scwx

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It's just not the first day of fall, it's Child Passenger Safety Week! Protect your pumpkin and choose The Right Seat. 🎃👶 NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat

SCDMV is issuing redesigned driver’s licenses, beginner’s permits and identification cards, featuring advanced security features and upgraded materials to better safeguard customer identities and personal information.

Another afternoon with increased fire danger is anticipated today. Afternoon relative humidity values are expected to fall to between 20-25% with isolated gusts to 20 mph. Be sure to exercise caution if burning today and have fire suppression tools handy. #caewx #scwx #gawx