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Hurricane Florence has strengthened into a Category 3 storm

ATLANTA (AP) – Hurricane Florence has strengthened into a Category 3 storm with 115 mph (185 kph) maximum-sustained winds as it swirls toward the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Florence is expected to be an extremely dangerous storm by the time it nears the coast of South Carolina or North Carolina on Thursday. As of…

SC EMD: Now is the time to prepare, Have a Plan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As Hurricane Florence churns in the Atlantic, state officials want you to be prepared. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a guide to keep you and your family safe. Here is a list of safety precautions from SC EMD: · Have a plan for where you will go if conditions become too unsafe to remain in…

Team SC Ready for response in case Florence impacts the State

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster says South Carolina is in preparation mode for the potential impact from Florence. The Governor on Sunday asked for a Federal disaster declaration in advance of Hurricane Florence potential impact. According to the governor, Team South Carolina is ready with response. Here are the numbers: 2,702 National Guard, State Guard, SLED, DPS, PPP, and…

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