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Up to date list of SC Shelters for Florence evacuees

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence, all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For an up to date list of emergency shelters log on to https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/emergency-shelters/   Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SC EMD
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Comet to Resume Bus Service

Rob Dew, (BI) Ziemer,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to a press release COMET, Central Midlands Transit, will resume limited bus service on Sunday 9/16 and full service on Monday 9/17. Service had been suspended during Tropical Storm Florence. Sunday, COMET will offer dial-a-ride service. According to the release, customers can call (803) 255-7100 for a ride starting at 11:00 a.m., at least one hour…
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SC officials update status of Shelters

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials discussed the status of shelters in South Carolina, updating the number of shelters open and the number of people in those shelters. Officials say 80 shelters remain open in South Carolina.  According to officials, the National Guard has delivered over 6,000 cots to the shelters. Officials say they are making plans to move from Hurricane…
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Florence death toll now at 11 after another confirmed death in NC

ABC Columbia Staff,

(AP Photo/Steve Helber) NEW BERN, N.C. (AP, WOLO) – Florence has claimed another life as it churns over the Carolinas. The death toll now stands at 11, including 10 in North Carolina and one in South Carolina. Authorities say some other fatalities were unrelated. #BREAKING AP reports death toll from Florence now at 11. Includes 10 in North Carolina and…
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Evacuation orders for Horry and Georgetown counties will be lifted Sunday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the Governor’s office,  evacuation orders for Horry and Georgetown counties will be lifted Sunday morning at 9 AM. Saturday, Governor Henry McMaster lifted evacuation orders for all other previously evacuated zones. Per the Goverrnor’s office: Beginning at 9 AM Sunday , the governor will have restored local officials’ authority over school schedules and all state government offices will be…
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IRS says victims of Hurricane Florence will get grace period before having to file some taxes

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – The Internal Revenue Service says victims of Hurricane Florence will get a grace period before having to file some tax returns and payments. The IRS said Saturday it’s offering the relief in parts of North Carolina and other regions designated a disaster area by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Upcoming September deadlines for certain individual…
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SC EMD official on Florence ‘potential for flood risk not over’

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday State Emergency officials, along with the governor updated the state with the latest on tropical storm Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service said there is still the potential for rain and flooding. The wind speeds have varied across the Midlands and the coast. Officals say the highest winds so far are at 61 mph at…
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Governor Henry McMaster confirms first storm related fatality in SC due to Florence

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Saturday during a briefing with State Emergency officials South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster confirmed the state’s first Florence related fataility. McMaster says the victim was in Union County , the incident happened on the highway, Friday night. McMaster says prayers go out to the victim’s family.   Categories: Local News, News
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SC Governor to give update on Florence in Saturday Briefing

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Saturday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a briefing on Florence at approximately 2:30pm et. McMaster will speak from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. ABC Columbia will carry the Governor’s briefing live on air. Plus, download our ABC Columbia app for Florence updates. State officials…