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Price-gouging laws now in effect after S.C. declares State of Emergency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The S.C. Attorney General has announced that gasoline price-gouging laws are now in effect in South Carolina after Gov. McMaster’s State of Emergency declaration. “With the possibility that Tropical Storm Florence could make landfall in South Carolina, likely as a hurricane, our people have already started making preparations. We can expect normal price increases, but we may…

SC Governor requests Federal disaster declaration in preparation for possible Florence impact

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster days he has submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency declaration in anticipation of the possible impact from Hurricane Florence. In an update Sunday, The governor says he is requesting the availability of federal resources should the storm make landfall in South Carolina. This request, if approved would…

SC EMD: 2018 Hurricane Guide for South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hurricane season is well underway and now that ‘Florence’ and other storms are active, state officials want you to be prepared. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a guide to keep you and your family safe. The Hurricane Guide contains important safety and evacuation tips to know in the event of a major hurricane. The…

Impact from Florence being felt in waters off Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE) — Grand Strand beaches were at moderate risk for rip currents Saturday, due to Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service expect that to change, by Sunday. Water rescue officials advise beach-goers to use caution if planning a trip to the beach over the next few days. “We’re keeping in close contact with the National Weather…

Health: Best Foods for your Heart

CNN–Your heart has a lot of responsibilities, the most important is to keep you going. But what are you eating to keep it Pumping? Mary Moloney has more on what it means to be on a heart healthy diet. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health minute

Attorney General: SC Price Gouging law now in effect

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says South Carolina’s law against price gouging is now in effect, since Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. Alan Wilson said, “With the possibility that Tropical Storm Florence could make landfall in South Carolina, likely as a hurricane, our people have already started making preparations. We can expect normal price increases,…