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DHEC: Dam, reservoir owners, should begin lowering water levels

COLUMBIA, SC WOLO)-- Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control are telling owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels. DHEC says the water…

Update from SC EMD Live : Officials urge you to prepare, ahead of Florence

[gtxvideo vid='X1NAEljQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X1NAEljQ.jpg' vtitle='Live Update from SC EMD: Officials urge you to prepare'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia's Angela Rogers has an update from SC EMD. Officials there are keeping an eye on Hurricane Florence, telling everyone that now is…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Health: Best Foods for your Heart

[gtxvideo vid='IJcWxe4B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IJcWxe4B.jpg' vtitle='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…

Attorney General: SC Price Gouging law now in effect

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says South Carolina's law against price gouging is now in effect, since Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. Alan Wilson said, “With the possibility that Tropical Storm Florence could make landfall…

Eau Claire Unity Festival Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Eau Claire Community Council and the City of Columbia are hosting the annual Eau Claire Unity Festival. The event takes place Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Hyatt Park from Noon till 8:00pm. Organizers say the event…

Gamecocks Face Bulldogs as Ranked Team

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This week the Gamecocks debuted in both the AP and Amway Coaches' Polls at #24 in the country, marking Carolina's first ranking in either poll since the 2014 season. This marks the first time the Gamecocks are…

SC teacher surprised with fully funded classroom upgrade after 'GMA' segment

[gtxvideo vid='Dd8yTEdl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Dd8yTEdl.jpg' vtitle='SC teacher surprised with fully funded classroom upgrad'] FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) - A teacher in Florence is getting the classroom update she needs thanks in part to ABC viewers! TJ Holmes helped feature her donation page on…

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