COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact Monday afternoon, local utilities are also ready. SCE&G says it has brought in additional crews, nearly 650, from states like Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, and Alabama, and that’s in addition to the 2 thousand storm recovery crews already in the state. “The only way you can get the power…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Many state government offices will be closed today ahead of today’s storm. Abbeville – Normal Aiken – Closed Allendale – Closed Anderson – Normal Bamberg – Closed Barnwell – Closed Beaufort – Closed Berkeley – Closed Calhoun – Closed Charleston – Closed Cherokee – Normal Chester – Normal Chesterfield – Normal Clarendon – Closed Colleton –…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hurricane Irma’s timing in South Carolina is Monday, with the potential impact being Damaging Wind in parts of the State. South Carolina could also see a number of power outages. Watch John Farley’s Timing Forecast for a look at Irma. Categories: Local News, News, Todays Forecast, Weather Blog Tags: Hurricane Irma
Expect wind to increase as the day goes on, and Hurricane Irma continues to track north – northwest. Although the major part of the storm will pass to our west, we will still feel the impacts with high wind, rain, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes. Download the ABC Columbia mobile app, as well as follow Tyler Ryan, John Farley, and…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An Elloree man has been charged in a March shooting death that took place in Orangeburg. Aaron Beach, 27, went before Orangeburg County magistrate Peggy Domreus on Saturday where he was formally charged with murder. The investigation began on March 20 when a business owner called 911 to say he couldn’t make contact with an employee. The owner said he normally picks up the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Thanks to a vigilant citizen, deputies were able to capture a man responsible for a string of burglaries. William Curtis Young,40,is being charged with four counts of burglary, two counts of grand larceny, two counts of obtaining stolen goods under false pretenses, and felon in possession of firearms. Richland County Deputies say, a concerned citizen in the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update. Watch. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. McMaster says there are No other evacuations ordered. Officials say they expect the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Hurricane Irma can now call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the Public Information Phone System (PIPS) are available 24 hours a day for as long as is needed. If you have questions about Hurricane Irma, such as about the state’s response or safety precautions you should take, call…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — Here’s a look at Hurricane Irma’s impact, by the numbers for South Carolina. According to Governor Henry McMaster and state emergency division officials here is a look at the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Carolina. So far, numbers from Saturday point to44,457 affected by the evacuation in barrier islands: 532 in Edisto Beach,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Emergency officials say shelters will be available for residents and visitors evacuating due to Hurricane Irma. In the event that you must use a shelter, SC Emergency officials suggest you bring your own pillows, blankets and cots as these items might not be available at every location. A list of shelters is available at scemd.org/shelters-rss…
