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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…

Hurricane Irma Pummels Florida, at Least 3 Dead Including Sheriff’s Deputy

Hurricane Irma is pummeling Florida with powerful winds and rain after making landfall in the Florida Keys this morning. The storm has left at least three people in the state dead, including a sheriff’s deputy, and over 1 million households and businesses without power. In Miami, winds whipped around high-rise buildings at speeds approaching 100 mph, the National Weather Service said. A…

Resident’s Tip Leads to Burglary Arrest in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Thanks to a vigilant citizen, deputies were able to capture a man responsible for a string of burglaries. William Curtis Young,40,is being charged with four counts of burglary, two counts of grand larceny, two counts of obtaining stolen goods under false pretenses, and felon in possession of firearms. Richland County Deputies say, a concerned citizen in the…

Hurricane Irma Track- Chief Meteorologist John Farley Forecast

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update. Watch. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. McMaster says there are No other evacuations ordered. Officials say they expect the…

South Carolina Emergency Division Activates Public Information Phoneline for Irma

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Hurricane Irma can now call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the Public Information Phone System (PIPS) are available 24 hours a day for as long as is needed. If you have questions about Hurricane Irma, such as about the state’s response or safety precautions you should take, call…

Hurricane Irma, SC Impact By The Numbers

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — Here’s a look at Hurricane Irma’s impact, by the numbers for South Carolina. According to Governor Henry McMaster and state emergency division officials here is a look at the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Carolina. So far, numbers from Saturday point to44,457 affected by the evacuation in barrier islands: 532 in Edisto Beach,…

Emergency Shelters to Open in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Emergency officials say shelters will be available for residents and visitors evacuating due to Hurricane Irma. In the event that you must use a shelter, SC Emergency officials suggest you bring your own pillows, blankets and cots as these items might not be available at every location. A list of shelters is available at scemd.org/shelters-rss…

Hurricane Irma: Where to Report SC Power Outages, Downed Trees

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Government officials want you to be prepared if Hurricane Irma causes power outages or downed trees in our area. Per Richland County, here’s a list of important numbers.  To report power outages, residents should contact their utility providers: o   SCE&G, 888-333-4465 o   Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, 803-749-6444 or 888-813-7000 o   Fairfield Electric, 800-499-7862        To report downed limbs or debris affecting public…