New alert program provides citizens with time-sensitive information during Hurricane Florence
The City of Columbia and Richland County have partnered to create an alert program designed to provide citizens with time-sensitive information.
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Cajun Navy prepared to help during Hurricane Florence
A group says they are prepped and ready to help South Carolinians in the face of danger during Hurricane Florence.
Florida electric company offering SC assistance in recovery efforts
Workers from Duke Energy in Florida are gearing up to assist with recovery efforts in the Carolina’s.
City says Hurricane Florence will not be a repeat of 2015 floods
Today, the City of Columbia held a press conference to let people know that this storm will not be a repeat of the “Thousand Year” flood of 2015.
Clemson great Billy O’Dell passes away Wednesday in Newberry
Billy O’Dell, one of the greatest pitchers in Clemson history and the only former Tiger to be the MVP of the MLB All-Star Game, diedWednesday in Newberry, S.C.
WATCH: Newberry tops VUL Thursday for first win of 2018 season
A monster day by Jamarcus Henderson and a career-high two touchdown catches from Keinan Lewis keyed Newberry to a 27-14 win over visiting Virginia University of Lynchburg in a game moved up two days for safety concerns stemming from Hurricane Florence.
SC Governor “Get off the roads as Florence Moves in”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing on Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. The governor reminded those in evacuation zones that now is the time to get out. Here is a portion of his briefing. State officials continue to monitor…
SC Governor on Florence “If you are in evacuation zones, now is the time to go”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing Thursday to update South Carolina on the track of Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. The Governor reminded those in evacuation zones that now is the time to get out, you need to leave now says McMaster. The mandatory…
Hurricane Florence: Some Residents in Carolina Beach staying put
Carolina Beach, NC (WOLO)–Both South Carolina and North Carolina are on high alert. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a stern warning for people to leave the coast, saying emergency services may not answer their call if people stay behind. This as several people we spoke with say they have too much to lose and won’t be going anywhere as Florence…
Hurricane Florence: Richland County offices to Close Friday, Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Hurricane Florence churns towards the coast, Richland County Officials announced they will close offices on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials. According to the county, emergency officials continue to monitor the storm and want to give employees and residents ample time to prepare for and respond…
