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SC EMD: Expect tropical storm conditions Monday near coast

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. SC EMD says residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning late Monday and into Tuesday morning. Forecasters say high winds, rain, flash…

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Isaias Update from Chief Meteorologist John Farley

John Farley,

Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Isaias. Here is his latest update: Isaias will be along our coast on Monday night into early Tuesday morning. At that time it’s expected to be a tropical storm.    The impacts on us here in the Midlands will be nearest to I-95 with up to 3 inches of…

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DHEC: 1,110 new cases of Coronavirus and 27 new deaths

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday, reported 1,110 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 27 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 91,257 and confirmed deaths to 1,709 statewide. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say as of Saturday,…

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Police: Two dead, one injured in Cayce Shooting

Crysty Vaughan,

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– Cayce Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two dead.  According to officials, around 2:00 AM Sunday, the Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired on Allen Street.  Police say within minutes officers arrived on scene and found 3 gunshot victims.   Two of the victims are dead and…

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SC Agriculture officials warn about mystery seeds in the mail

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Don’t plant those seeds! Some South Carolinians are getting mystery seeds in the mail, that they did not order. State agriculture officials say they are warning anyone not to open the seeds. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, they are working with Clemson University’s Regulatory Services division, to investigate after residents reported receiving packages they…

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Gov. McMaster, SC EMD monitoring Isaias track amid Pandemic

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Right now South Carolina Emergency Management, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster are monitoring the path of Isaias. The Governor is urging South Carolinians to be prepared in case the storm changes course and to monitor the track. This includes, preparing a hurricane kit and making sure your phone is charged. This Hurricane season is of course…
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Tax Free weekend in SC set for August 7-9

The state's annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab the shopping list. South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend, next weekend. The state’s annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. You can purchase everything from pencils and pens to backpacks some clothing, even computers….

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Storm Safety: Check out the South Carolina Hurricane Guide

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. From preparing a Hurricane Kit, to possible evacuation routes, information and resources are in the 2020 South Carolina Hurricane Guide. The guide is available online at https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/ The guide is also available at all South Carolina Welcome Centers.   Categories: Local News, News…

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Ready to Reopen? Governor McMasters new orders to take effect August 3

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready to reopen? On Monday August 3, 2020,South Carolina Governor Henry McMasters new Executive Orders for the pandemic go into effect. Governor McMaster says starting Monday August 3 masks will be required in government offices. The Governor also announced restaurants will not be allowed to exceed 50% capacity, and employees and customers will  have to wear masks….
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Isaias Update

John Farley,

Isaias is now moving slower and the result is that it will arrive along the South Carolina coast on Monday night. The best estimate is that Isaias will be a tropical storm at that point. The impacts for us in the Midlands will be heavy rain near I-95 – as much as 3 inches, and gusts to 45 mph. Please…