UofSC remains closed ahead of Hurricane Florence
The University of South Carolina has announced that it will be closed through Saturday Sept. 15, 2018.
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President Trump sends video message to promote safety during Hurricane Florence
President Trump warned people Wednesday to get out of the way of Hurricane Florence.
Midlands prepares for Hurricane Florence as path significantly shifts
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hurricane Florence’s shift overnight has the city of Columbia moving to take more safety measures. “We’re being vigilant, working every single day, every single hour,” Mayor Steve Benjamin said. “We just came out of an emergency operation center meeting covering literally every aspect of the city from emergency response to solid waste.” Shelters are popping up across the…
Charleston residents prepare for Hurricane Florence
ABC Columbia Anchor Josh Berry was live in Charleston today talking to residents about the upcoming hurricane.
SCEMD gives update on Hurricane Florence
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division gave an update today on Hurricane Florence.
Gamecocks cancel Saturday’s home game against Marshall
The Gamecocks announced Wednesday afternoon Saturday’s game against Marshall has been cancelled, due to the threat of Hurricane Florence.
SC Governor Henry McMaster to give Florence update in live briefing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a briefing on Hurricane Florence at approximately 2:30pm et. McMaster will speak from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. ABC Columbia will carry the Governor’s briefing live on air and on-line. Plus, download our ABC Columbia app for Hurricane…
FEMA on Hurricane Florence Preparations and Missions after the storm
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– FEMA says it is already focusing on critical missions that will come immediately following the storm. FEMA Administrator Jeff Byard says that Hurricane Florence is not a storm we will recover from in days. And as South Carolina prepares for any possible impact from Hurricane Florence, the federal government is mobilizing its efforts to respond up and down…
Hurricane Florence: Shelter update in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Hurricane Florence. As of Wednesday, one midlands schools was being used as a shelter, Ridge View High School. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier is there with more on what these facilities will be providing. For a list of emergency shelters log on to https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/emergency-shelters/ Categories: Local News, News, State Tags:…
State Officials at Opcon 1- update from SC EMD
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Emergency officials are getting up to the minute updates on the track for Hurricane Florence. State Emergency officials are currently operating at level Opcon 1, which is the highest. Wednesday afternoon EMD urged residents to be prepared. The command center is set up at the Emergency Management Division, where the Governor, leaders from agency heads, and…
