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SC Governor “Get off the roads as Florence Moves in”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing on Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. The governor reminded those in evacuation zones that now is the time to get out. Here is a portion of his briefing.   State officials continue to monitor…

SC Governor on Florence “If you are in evacuation zones, now is the time to go”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing Thursday to update South Carolina on the track of Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. The Governor reminded those in evacuation zones that now is the time to get out, you need to leave now says McMaster. The mandatory…

Hurricane Florence: Some Residents in Carolina Beach staying put

Carolina Beach, NC (WOLO)–Both South Carolina and  North Carolina are on high alert. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a stern warning for people to leave the coast, saying  emergency services may not answer their call if people stay behind. This as several people we spoke with say they have too much to lose and won’t be going anywhere as Florence…

Hurricane Florence: Richland County offices to Close Friday, Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Hurricane Florence churns towards the coast, Richland County Officials announced they will close offices on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials.  According to the county, emergency officials continue to monitor the storm and want to give employees and residents ample time to prepare for and respond…

SC Governor McMaster to give briefing on Hurricane Florence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a briefing on Hurricane 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 and on-line. Plus, download our ABC Columbia app for Hurricane…

State Emergency Official on Florence “Don’t gamble with your life”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials continue to monitor the track of Hurricane Florence. It’s all hands on deck at the SC EMD Operations Center. Thursday afternoon officials said they would be working 24 hours a day until South Carolina is no longer in danger. The main focus right now is evacuations. We spoke with an official from SC EMD who…