Berkeley County Officer Involved Shooting
The Berkley County Sheirff’s Department is looking into an officer involved shooting authorities say took place during Hurricane Matthew evacuations.
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Shelters Open for People Evacuating Hurricane Matthew
As of 5:00 p.m. today, October 5, 2016, the following emergency shelters are open for people evacuating Hurricane Matthew: Aiken County South Aiken High School 232 East Pine Log Road Aiken, SC Allendale County Allendale Elementary School 4561 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy. Allendale, SC Fairfax Elementary School 734 E. 14th Street Fairfax, SC Bamberg County Bamberg-Ehrnhardt School 267 Red Rider Dr. Bamberg,…
City of Columbia Urges Drivers to avoid Flood Prone Streets During Severe Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ahead of Hurricane Mathew City of Columbia officials are reminding drivers to take care around certain intersections that tend to flood during severe weather. Here is a list of flood prone areas according to the City: Main and Whaley Gervais and Laurens Blossom and Henderson Blossom and Saluda Harden and Santee Monroe and Maple Wheat and Amherst Adger…
SC Dept. Public Safety Plan on Lane Reversal
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Public Safety Director speaks on the plan for lane reversals, SC Dept. of Public Safety and SCDOT have closed eastbound lanes of I-26, starting in Columbia at I-77 heading towards Charleston. All lanes on I-26 will be moving westbound from I-526 in Charleston toward I-77 in Columbia. Travel will only be possible in one…
USC: Georgia-Carolina Football Game to be Played in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina and its athletics department are continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Matthew as it relates to the scheduled football game with the University of Georgia. We are in communication with the National Weather Service, state and local authorities and the SEC regarding potential weather issues. We anticipate a decision about the…
Governor Haley Updates SC on Hurricane Mathew Plan/Evacuations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley updated the state Wednesday evening on the path of Hurricane Mathew and the evacuation plan. Haley says it has been difficult to plan for 48 hours ahead when the storm is shifting. When all is said and done , Haley says they are expecting approximately 500 thousand evacuees. Haley says there are…
SCDOT : Lane Reversals Expected Through Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall says they plan to run lane reversals through Friday morning for the Hurricane Mathew evacuation. Officials say it is important to note that if you get into the reverse lanes from the coast, know you are going all the way to Columbia. Make sure you have enough gas, say officials. So…
Governor Haley’s Update on Hurricane Matthew
Watch the latest Hurricane Matthew press conference with Governor Nikki Haley and state officials.
Lexington 2 Bus Drivers Answer Call for Aid During Hurricane Mathew Preps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (Lexington 2 Release) — Lexington 2 School Bus Drivers added to the list of Midlands residents helping out in the Evacuation of the Coast. According to a release from Lexington 2 , the Bus Drivers volunteered to help transport evacuees from Charleston to Greenville, or anywhere else they needed to go to find safety. Cliff Jones, Lexington…
Police: Suspect Arrested After Breaking Into Home While Teens Were Inside
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies and K9 apprehended a suspect who they say was attempting to break into a residence on Riverbank Drive while two teen girls were home.
