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Red Cross Manning Shelters during Hurricane, Looking for Volunteers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Red Cross is working to prepare volunteers, aid and man shelters during Hurricane Mathew. The Red Cross says it, along with its partners have opened evacuation shelters across the state.  The Red Cross encourages anyone coming to a shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family: prescription and emergency medications, extra clothing,…

Governor Haley: ‘We really need you to Evacuate’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — In an address to the State of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said “We really need you to evacuate.”/ The Governor updating the path of Hurricane Mathew from the State Emergency Operations Center, saying “Now is the time for South Carolina to pray” Haley says the Hurricane is a storm that should be taken seriously. Governor…

State of Emergency Declared in Charleston

A COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) –A state of emergency has been declared in Charleston because of approaching Hurricane Matthew. The ordinance approved late Thursday by city council says Charleston is threatened by a hurricane that could result in vast damage or destruction to both commercial and residential buildings. Council passed two other ordinances, including one outlawing price gouging in the event…

Governor Announces Evacuation of Georgetown & Horry Areas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and visitors in certain parts of Horry and Georgetown Counties should begin evacuating no later than 12 p.m. today, Thursday, October 6. To verify whether you are located in an…

Hurricane Mathew Strengthens to Category 4 Storm as it Approaches Florida

ABC NEWS –With Hurricane Matthew upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it tracks closer to the U.S. coast today, Florida Gov. Rick Scott warned “this storm will kill you,” making a final plea for residents living in evacuation zones to leave before the deadly storm is expected to hit the southeast state early Friday morning. “Time’s running out. Leave….