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Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s latest thoughts on Dorian

(ABC News) The forecast track for Hurricane Dorian, Sept. 2, 2019. COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)–  Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Hurricane Dorian. John is looking at the potential impact of the storm on the Midlands. Here is his latest thinking on Hurricane Dorian: Best estimate: Storm will stay off the coast with its closest pass…

Night club shooting victim identified

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim of a Monday morning shooting. Watts says Devon Roney,24, was shot and killed some point between 1:50 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. Richland Co. Deputies say the shooting happened at Club Phoenix on Farrow Rd. Investigators say they are still searching for a suspect. If you have any information on this…

Lane reversals underway on I-77 and I-26

Courtesy: SCDPS Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Lane reversals are underway on I-77 and I-26 as evacuations begin ahead of Hurricane Dorian. The Department of Public Safety has not given a timetable for how long the lanes will be reversed. According to DPS Director Leroy Smith there are 2,785 law enforcement personnel and SC National Guard members supporting traffic operations. **TRAFFIC ALERT…

President Trump grants federal disaster aid for SC

(ABC News) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster says President Donald Trump has granted the state’s request for federal disaster aid ahead of Hurricane Dorian. According to FEMA, emergency declarations supplement State and local or Indian tribal government efforts in providing emergency services, such as the protection of lives, property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat…

Viral Dancing : Daddy Daughter duo from the Midlands

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-It can be hard keeping  up with the latest dance moves, but a midlands father and his little girl are doing just that and catching the attention of millions across the country. Our Alexis Frazier has their story. Josh and Audrey Rinder have been showing America their moves since Audrey was 4-years-old. “I’m just trying to set the bar…

Gas Prices lower this Labor Day: AAA

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are lower this Labor Day than last year. According to AAA, national gas prices are on track to be the lowest Labor Day prices in the past three years. A spokesperson for AAA says Thursday’s average of $2.59 is nearly a quarter cheaper than last year’s prices. In South Carolina, the average cost for a…

National Weather Service releases Hurricane Dorian projected path

Image: NWS Columbia,SC (WOLO)—Stay up to date with the very latest developments as we continue to track #HurricaneDorian now hitting the Bahamas with winds upwards of 180 mph. As a Category 5 hurricane. According to the National Weather Service (Columbia) which released the projected path of Hurricane Dorian (as of 11:45pm Sunday) expected to pass just offshore of Georgia &…

Governor McMaster issues mandatory coastal evacuations Monday

Image: SCEMD Columbia,SC (WOLO) — Sunday, September 1st, Governor Henry McMaster on ordered mandatory evacuations for several coastal counties in preparation of Hurricane Dorian which is now a category 5 on track to make landfall in the Bahamas. Evacuations are set to begin at noon on Monday, September 2nd, 2019 for the counties and zones listed below: Jasper County –…