Remembering 9/11 seventeen years later
Today marks seventeen years since thousands were killed in terrorist attacks in New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville Pennsylvania.
News
The Federal Government mobilizes in preparation for Hurricane Florence
President Trump says he is making sure South Carolina gets all of the assistance it needs with the impending Hurricane, but advises those in the Carolina’s to take this storm seriously.
Governor McMaster says SC needs to prepare, some evacuations lifted, majority remain in place
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster lifted the mandatory evacuations for three counties. Those counties are: Jasper, Beaufort and Colleton. According to the Governor, residents in the southern most parts of South Carolina no longer need to evacuate due to Hurricane Florence. Due to updated predictions from the National Hurricane Center, Governor Henry McMaster, in coordination…
Pet rescue comes from Tennessee to rescue shelter animals in path of Florence
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WOLO) – A Tennessee pet rescue drove nine hours to save animals in Hurricane Florence’s path. Big Fluffy Dog Rescue made the trip to Pawleys Island Tuesday (9/11) to pick up about 30 dogs and cats from shelters. The animals will stay at the rescue’s kennel. The rescue says the goal is to get the pets out…
Tips for pet owners preparing for Hurricane Florence
Today the ASPCA sent out reminders of what to do with your pet during the evacuation.
Lane reversals currently underway
Some travelers are heeding warnings to get out of dodge before Hurricane Florence strikes the North and South Carolina Coasts.
Evacuees from coast tell ABC Columbia traffic moving pretty smoothly
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia crews are scouting out the traffic across the Midlands as evacuees make their way from the coast. We stopped at one rest area off 1-26 Northbound in Calhoun County. Drivers told us they were not running into any major backs ups on the interstates, thanks to the lane reversals. According to the governor, the mandatory…
SC Governor McMaster Lifts Mandatory Evacuations for 3 Counties
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster lifted the mandatory evacuations for three counties. Those counties are: Jasper, Beaufort and Colleton. According to the Governor, residents in the southern most parts of South Carolina no longer need to evacuate due to Hurricane Florence. Due to updated predictions from the National Hurricane Center, Governor Henry McMaster, in coordination…
Richland deputies investigate shooting on Brookman Road
Richland County Sheriff’s Department are still investigating an early morning shooting today on Brookman Road.
The GMC Team remembers 9/11 and talks about the annual ceremony
The First Responders Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Tuesday
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–It is truly hard to believe it has been 17 years since that near perfect day – a day with warm temperatures and bright blue skies. At 8:46 AM, the blue was replaced with black smoke as Flight 11 flew into Tower Two, followed by Flight 175 at 9:03. It was a little over an hour later…
