John Farley Updates Michael in the Midlands
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Video: Michael Downs Trees in Downtown Columbia
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SC EMD: Storm Safety precautions for residents during Michael
Hurricane Michael
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Michael tracks through Florida and Georgia, South Carolina could feel impacts most of Thursday. According to SC Emergency management officials, residents should take the following safety precautions: Have a plan for where you will go if conditions become too unsafe to remain in your home. Create your emergency plan by visiting scemd.org or downloading the SC Emergency Manager…
Red Cross Aiding Victims Following Hurricane Michael
Columbia, S.C .(WOLO)– The American Red Cross is mobilizing in the wake of Hurricane Michael. According to the organization has mobilized hundreds of people to aid those in the path of the record-breaking storm. The Red Cross says more than 4,000 people stayed in Red Cross shelters Tuesday night. For more on how you can help the Red Cross’…
Tracking Michael in the Midlands
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Thursday Closures due to Hurricane Michael
CLOSURES FOR OCTOBER 11 SCHOOLS: Bamberg School Dist. 2 Bethel Learning Center, Columbia Calhoun Co. Schools Columbia International University Fairfield Co. Schools Kershaw County Schools Lexington 1,2,3,4 Lexington Richland 5 Newberry Co. Schools Orangeburg 3,4,5 Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech Richland 1, 2 University of South Carolina – Columbia Government: Orangeburg Admin. Offices Orangeburg County Council on Aging Social Security Administration Building…
A non-profit group is suing the State Treasurer for its name
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – A non-profit that empowers individuals with disabilities to live self-directed lives, Able SC, has filed a trademark lawsuit against the State Treasurer’s new savings program for individuals for disabilities called SC Able. The lawsuit comes after what the non-profit cites as repeated confusion between the two names, failed negotiations and multiple road blocks for the non-profit….
Richland Co. Council narrowly approves tax cuts for gun manufacturer
A tax break for a gun company in the Midlands was approved by the Richland County Council.
City leaders urge residents to prepare for Michael
City leaders are watching Hurricane Michael and urging residents to prepare as the storm makes it way to the Midlands
State Fair will close Thursday due to Hurricane Michael impacts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Fair will close Thursday, Oct. 11, because of Hurricane Michael and the potential impacts to the Midlands area. According to an email, the South Carolina State Fair had this to say: “It’s unfortunate that we have to miss a day, but that’s the nature of our industry, and safety is always our…
