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Supplies Flying Off Shelves as Midlands Residents Prep For Irma

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Water, and other essential storm supplies are flying off the shelves as Midlands residents prepare for Hurricane Irma. The good news is that you still have time to stock up on what you need. “I’m making sure we are stocked with non-perishables like water and bread,” shopper, Clarke Newton. Families were loading their cars on Wednesday with…

Governor McMaster: We Could Make a Decision Friday on Closings, Evacuations for Irma

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and SC Agencies are continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Irma.  On Thursday, McMaster announced a mandatory evacuation of 143 healthcare facilities along the coast, no residential evacuations were ordered. McMaster said he could decide Friday whether to close schools and SC Government buildings and call for evacuations ahead of the storm’s arrival….

Hurricane Irma Closing Announcements and Where to Find Them

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Several businesses and schools have already announced they are closing in anticipation of Hurricane Irma; more are expected to do so in the coming days. Columbia International University and South Carolina State are already closing operations ahead of the storm. We will keep a running list of any closings or delays on our web site, here….

What to Put in a Hurricane Kit- Prep and Plan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– When it comes to emergencies, it’s always better to be prepared. While we are still monitoring the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Carolina, officials say it never hurts to plan and prep. Here’s a look at the items you should include while putting together an Emergency Hurricane Kit, according to SC EMD. Medications Flashlight(s) with…

Tracking Hurricane Irma- ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact the storm could have on South Carolina, and the Midlands. Watch update here. Hurricane Irma (ABC News)– Irma, dubbed the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade, had maximum sustained winds of 175 mph on Thursday afternoon as it moved further away from the northern…

Stores Trying To Keep Up With Groceries, Gas Demand

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)–  People across the Palmetto state are preparing for worst but hoping for the best.  Since Tuesday, stores said there has been a lot of shortages of bottled water in the Midlands, but should people be panicking? BI-LO said they have trucks coming Thursday night and multiple more trucks of necessities throughout the weekend to keep them…