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Richland County Elevates Emergency Operations to manage Evacuees

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County says it has elevated its emergency operations to better manage evacuees  leaving the coast ahead of Hurricane Matthew. The County’s Emergency Operations Center is currently at OPCON 3, officials say that means it is a level which indicates a disaster or emergency situation is likely or imminent. Richland County is one of the area’s designated host counties…

Shelter to Open at White Knoll High School, List of Pet-Friendly Hotels

Lexington1.net LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO/PRESS RELEASE) – The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from coastal counties. White Knoll High School is located at 5643 Platt Springs Road in Lexington and has a maximum capacity of 2,602 occupants. The…