Midday Hurricane Florence wrap-up: Tips for prepping
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ABC Columbia SC EMD updates – tracking Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Emergency officials are getting briefed on the updated track for Hurricane Florence. The command center is set up at the Emergency Management Division, where the Governor, leaders from agency heads, and emergency officials are keeping a close eye on Florence. ABC Columbia’s Claire Richardson is at SC EMD with updates. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First…
DHEC: Stay Alert for rising water, owners of dams lower water levels in preparation for Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control is reminding owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower water levels. DHEC says the water levels should be lowered through the next several days in preparation for potential impact from Hurricane Florence. Emergency officials say Hurricane force winds can…
Suspect wanted for armed robbery at Shell gas station on North Main: Deputies
Richland County Sheriff’s Department are still searching for a suspect, who’s accused of robbing a gas station on North Main Street Monday.
Candidate James Smith called for national guard duty for Florence
The Democrat running to be South Carolina’s next governor has been called up for guard duty to help during Hurricane Florence.
What you need to know about the state’s price gouging law during ‘Florence’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – State Attorney General Alan Wilson enacted the state’s price-gouging law earlier this week. Here’s what you need to know; The law is designed to prevent individuals from raising prices of necessities, such as food, lodging and gasoline, during times of disaster. It goes into effect when a state of emergency is declared and runs until the…
Gov. McMaster:We’re in a very deadly…game of chess with Hurricane Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster and other emergency agency officials are working around the clock to make sure the proper measures are taken across the state. “This is still a very dangerous storm. We must take it very seriously.” Extremely dangerous is how emergency officials describe Hurricane Florence. “This is an unpredictable storm, or hurricane so we must be…
Latest forecast show major shift in Hurricane Florence track
Here is the latest forecast from Chief Meteorologist John Farley
Event honors first responders in remembrance of 9/11
People gathered Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan Convention Center for the South Carolina Midlands First Responders and Military Service Members, to remember the brave men and women that jumped into action on Sept. 11, 2001.
First shelter in Columbia opens its doors
As evacuees from the coast begin making their way into Columbia, Ridgeview High School has already opened its doors to help those who don’t have a place to stay.
