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Gov. Henry McMaster orders mandatory evacuations; expect heavy traffic Tuesday at noon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered mandatory evacuations for parts of the South Carolina Coast, due to Hurricane Florence. The Governor says the coastal counties will evacuate Tuesday beginning at Noon. It is mandatory that Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Charleston, Dorchester, Berkley Georgetown, and Horry counties evacuate. Lane reversals will also begin at Noon. This includes 1-26 from…

Special Olympics cancels State Tennis Tourney and area fundraisers due to Florence

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Special Olympics South Carolina has decided to cancel upcoming events in light of weather expected to hit South Carolina and its potential impact. September Slammer, The State Tennis Tournament has been canceled and will NOT be rescheduled. The Aiken to Ride, a local fundraiser in held in Aiken South Carolina has been canceled and will…

DHEC: Dam, reservoir owners, should begin lowering water levels

COLUMBIA, SC WOLO)– Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control are telling owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels. DHEC says the water levels should be lowered through the next several days in preparation for potential impact from Hurricane Florence. Emergency officials say…