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Chief Meteorologist John Farley updates Dorian’s potential impact on Midlands

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Hurricane Dorian. John is following the storm and its potential impact on the Midlands. Hurricane Dorian forecast track, Sept. 2, 2019.ABC News Here is John’s latest update. Update. Still looks like the storm stays far enough from the Midlands such that impacts for us will be…

Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s latest thoughts on Dorian

(ABC News) The forecast track for Hurricane Dorian, Sept. 2, 2019. COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)–  Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Hurricane Dorian. John is looking at the potential impact of the storm on the Midlands. Here is his latest thinking on Hurricane Dorian: Best estimate: Storm will stay off the coast with its closest pass…

Local author launches children’s book “Herbie’s New Home” for children who stutter

Columbia SC (WOLO)-  Non profit organization “Every 1 Voice Matters” is launching its first book “Herbie’s New Home”. This book aims to bring awareness to bullying, low self-confidence and low self-esteem endured by children who struggle with speech impediments. Author Sherrikka Myers is the author of the children’s book For more information on the Lil’ Herbie Animated Series click here …

Creator of anti-bullying plush doll debuts sophomore album

Columbia SC (WOLO)-   TiffanyJ, Creator of “Super Beauty, (a fictional character that aims to combat bullying and boost self esteem) is releasing sophomore album. The album “Epiphany 3:25” releases Friday, September 13th with an album release party Thursday, September 12th at The Weekend Lounge in Columbia. The event is free and open to the public. TiffanyJ also teases new character…

Google says they have found evidence of mass iPhone hack

Image: CNN (CNN) –Google has uncovered evidence of a sustained effort to hack large numbers of iPhones over a period of at least two years, its researchers said. Earlier this year, Google cybersecurity experts “discovered a small collection of hacked websites” that exploited vulnerabilities in Apple’s (AAPL) smartphone software, Ian Beer, a researcher with Google’s Project Zero, said in a blog post published Thursday. He did…

Mother’s controversial license plate gets to stay

Image:CNN (CNN) — If you’re a parent, heading out the door before a car ride with the kids probably goes a little like this: Parent: “Did you go to the bathroom?” Child: “No, I don’t have to go.” Parent: “Go now, you may not get the chance later.” At least for one New Hampshire woman, that was pretty much the…

Travelers expected to leave ahead of holiday for Labor Day destinations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Labor Day is almost here and whether you plan on jumping in the car to hit the open road, catch a flight, or bus to your travel destination travel experts say many of you aren’t wasting any time. According to the travel website https://www.tripadvisor.com/  many of you are planning to leave before the holiday in hopes of…