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Emergency shelters open across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, emergency shelters are now open across the Midlands should you need it. Make sure you bring a personal ID, important documents, any medications you take, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, and hygiene supplies. If you have a restrictive diet you will need to bring your own food. Several county schools are now…

SCE&G Bringing In Additional Power Crews for Irma

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Irma’s potential impact Monday afternoon, local utilities are also ready. SCE&G says it has brought in additional crews, nearly  650, from states like Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, and Alabama, and that’s in addition to the 2 thousand storm recovery crews already in the state. “The only way you can get the power…

State and County Government Offices Closed Ahead of Hurricane Irma

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Many state government offices will be closed today ahead of today’s storm. Abbeville – Normal Aiken – Closed Allendale – Closed Anderson – Normal Bamberg – Closed Barnwell – Closed Beaufort – Closed Berkeley – Closed Calhoun – Closed Charleston – Closed Cherokee – Normal Chester – Normal Chesterfield – Normal Clarendon – Closed Colleton –…

Monday morning Irma Update

Tyler Ryan's Hurricane Irma update for Monday

Expect wind to increase as the day goes on, and Hurricane Irma continues to track north – northwest.  Although the major part of the storm will pass to our west, we will still feel the impacts with high wind, rain, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes. Download the ABC Columbia mobile app, as well as follow Tyler Ryan, John Farley, and…

Man Charged With Murder For Shooting in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An Elloree man has been charged in a March shooting death that took place in Orangeburg. Aaron Beach, 27, went before Orangeburg County magistrate Peggy Domreus on Saturday where he was formally charged with murder. The investigation began on March 20 when a business owner called 911 to say he couldn’t make contact with an employee. The owner said he normally picks up the…