Things to know if you want to volunteer following Florence
Today, President Donald Trump declared South Carolina and specifically eight counties, including Orangeburg as disaster areas.
Local News
Deputies: Attempted murder suspect shot victim at close range with a shotgun
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – An attempted murder suspect was arrested Monday (9/17) in Sumter County, two days after deputies say he shot a victim at close range with a shotgun after an argument. Vito Wright, 42, was arrested on several charges including attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted…
Be careful of Flash Flooding say SC officials, in wake of Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Flooding brought on by Hurricane Florence is washing away roads and destroying homes in parts of South Carolina. State Emergency officials are warning residents of the dangers of flooding, they say areas in the coast could see rivers reach above flood stage even into Tuesday and Wednesday. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has the story from SC EMD officials….
SC Officials warn some rivers in Pee Dee, Conway could rise above flood stage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency management officials are warning residents to be on alert for continued flooding from Florence as we head into the week. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials say we expect that the Little Pee Dee in the Nichols area and the Waccamaw River in the Conway area to rise above moderate flood stage Tuesday…
How to help survivors of Florence here in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Florence hammered parts of the Carolinas, caused severe flooding in some areas and tragically several people died. New Bern and Wilmington, North Carolina were hit particularly hard. Many people are in shelters and those that remained in their homes are without electricity, food and necessary hygiene essentials Several state and local agencies in both the Carolinas…
Body of North Carolina toddler, Kaiden Lee-Welch, found in Florence floodwaters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – While the hurricane-force winds have ended, the dangers posed by Florence are still achingly real for so many in the Carolinas. A 1-year-old boy who was separated from his mother in North Carolina is the latest confirmed casualty. The Union County Sheriff’s Office said rescue teams had located the body of Kaiden Lee-Welch, who went missing…
President Trump declares disaster for SC and Eight counties
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday the South Carolina governor’s office announced that President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina. According to the release, the President approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs associated with emergency, life-safety actions during Hurricane Florence. Counties included in the disaster declaration are as follows: Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Orangeburg,…
SC Highway 903 is closed due to heavy flooding from Florence
South Carolina Highway 903 near McBee highway is closed due to heavy flooding from tropical storm Florence this week.
Back to Class for Midlands Schools
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Midlands students are headed back to class. Area districts announced schedules for Monday 9/17. The following schools will be open: Lexington One Lexington Two Lexington Three Lexington Four Lexington/Richland 5 Orangeburg Three Orangeburg Four Orangeburg Five Richland One Richland Two Sumter Co. Schools Kershaw Co. is on a 2 hour delay Bethesda Christian School Childcare opening at 8:15…
Comet service to start back up early Monday morning
The Comet bus service will resume Monday at 4:30 a.m. as Columbia gets back to normal.
