Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Majority of Midlands schools return to class Friday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- A lot of parents in the Midlands are probably asking the same question, will my child’s school be in tomorrow? Chances are the answer is yes. At least for many of the schools in the Midlands districts like Lexington One that has already announced plans to open their door for class tomorrow, (Friday September 6th, 2019)….

Rules of the road as Hurricane Dorian blows through SC

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  As Hurricane Dorian continues its path in the coastal regions of South Carolina, AAA wants to remind anyone planning to get behind the wheel to avoid driving through flooded waters. Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson says, “Water is one of the most deadly components of major storms and unfortunately isn’t taken seriously enough,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson….

What SCEMD suggests you need to keep ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Dorians path suggests Midlands communities like Sumter and Orangeburg will see some effects from Hurricane Dorian. for the remainder of us- it’s not a matter of *if* ,*but when* a hurricane impacts our families. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s (SCEMD) hurricane guide has a list of items you’ll need to have before the storm. arrives. SCEMD…

Prisma Health offers online medical help free to residents impacted during Hurricane Dorian

(image: Prisma Health) Columbia,SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health willing to waive fees for online care from Prisma Health’s SmartExam during Hurricane Dorian. As the entire state of South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Dorian, Prisma Health wants to do its part to make sure the community has access to care from anywhere in South Carolina. Beginning today,  the health service is…

Red Cross Shelters helping areas with Dorian evacuees

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — While less than 3- hundred people were sheltered in the state, the red cross’ efforts spread across the southeast to help those in need. According to the Red Cross more than 12-thousand people stayed in shelters in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina last night. Both Florida and Georgia are among a handful of states in a…

Woman takes in nearly 100 dogs to give them shelter from Hurricane Dorian

Image: Chella Phillips/Facebook Nassau, Providence (WOLO)—Chella Phillips posted images on her Facebook that now has some calling her “The Dog Angel”.  After Hurricane Dorian hit the area as a category 5 Hurricane she made it her goal to rescue as many furry friends as she could, even saying in her Facebook post that she was sad that she had to…

One SC city ranks among best places to retire

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- According to   http://Wallethub.com  only 23 percent of Americans reported that they’re quote, “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement. Today, the personal-finance website released results of a study showing some of the best and worst plcaes to retire, And South Carolina made the list. The 2019 confidential retirement survey show questioned adults 25 and older….

SC Attorney General warns of price gouging as Hurricane Dorian approaches

  Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As evacuees make their way into South Carolina, everyone should be on the look out for hiked prices. Tuesday South Carolina’s Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that price gouging laws are in effect,  and have been since Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency here in South Carolina. Price gouging laws prohibit businesses from…