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Forecast timeline for Hurricane Michael

COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)--  Here's a timeline on Michael's path from Chief Meteorologist John Farley. Hurricane Michael arrives in the Midlands around 2:00-3:00 AM on Thursday. Look for 2-5 inches of rain – which will cause some localized street flooding,…

SC EMD: Storm Safety precautions for residents during Michael

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)-- As Michael tracks through Florida and Georgia,  South Carolina could feel impacts most of Thursday.  According to SC Emergency management officials, residents should take the following safety precautions: Have a plan for where you will go if…

Red Cross Aiding Victims Following Hurricane Michael

  Columbia, S.C .(WOLO)-- The American Red Cross is mobilizing in the wake of Hurricane Michael. According to the organization has mobilized hundreds of people to aid those in the path of the record-breaking storm. The Red Cross says more…

Thursday Closures due to Hurricane Michael

CLOSURES FOR OCTOBER 11 SCHOOLS: Bamberg School Dist. 2 Bethel Learning Center, Columbia Calhoun Co. Schools Columbia International University Fairfield Co. Schools Kershaw County Schools Lexington 1,2,3,4 Lexington Richland 5 Newberry Co. Schools Orangeburg 3,4,5 Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech Richland 1, 2…

A non-profit group is suing the State Treasurer for its name

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - A non-profit that empowers individuals with disabilities to live self-directed lives, Able SC, has filed a trademark lawsuit against the State Treasurer's new savings program for individuals for disabilities called…

State Fair will close Thursday due to Hurricane Michael impacts

[gtxvideo vid='DmsOuNiW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DmsOuNiW.jpg' vtitle='FairRainyStart']   COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--  The South Carolina State Fair will close Thursday, Oct. 11, because of Hurricane Michael and the potential impacts to the Midlands area. According to an email, the South Carolina State Fair had…

Utility crews stage for storm damage after Michael rolls through

[gtxvideo vid='oU7wWRPg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oU7wWRPg.jpg' vtitle='PowerPreps'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Utilities throughout the Midlands are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages Thursday (10/10). SCE&G has utility trucks lined up at Columbia Motor Speedway ready to respond after Michael rolls through…

Lexington Country officials preparing for Hurricane Michael

LEXINGTON,  SC (WOLO) -- Lexington County officials say they are continuing to monitor the track of hurricane Michael as it moves towards South Carolina Thursday morning. County officials say they will convene at 4 a.m. to determine County operations Thursday,…

Columbia Fire Department to host Parade on Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia’s annual Fire Prevention Parade will be held Saturday October 13, 2018. The parade is set to kick off at 11am at W.A. Perry Middle School. The parade route will move down Barhamville Road and…

Wednesday forecast- tracking Hurricane Michael

Michael, as of early Wednesday morning is a Category 4 Hurricane and is projected to make landfall near Panama City Florida later today.  The storm will continue the projected path toward the northeast, which puts the Midlands right in the…

Schools, businesses closing ahead of Hurricane Michael

CLOSURES FOR OCTOBER 11 SCHOOLS: Bamberg School Dist. 2 Benedict College Bethel Learning Center, Columbia Calhoun Co. Schools Columbia International University Fairfield Co. Schools Kershaw County Schools Lexington 1,2,3,4 Lexington Richland 5 Morris College Newberry Co. Schools Orangeburg 3,4,5 Orangeburg-Calhoun…

SCEMD ready to respond to Hurricane Michael

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Michael approaches Florida’s coast, South Carolina is getting ready to respond. SCEMD said Florence was the longest activation period they have had in recent memory. They actually just…

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