Richland Co. opens pet shelter during Florence
Richland County has opened a shelter for pets to help evacuees during Tropical Storm Florence.
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Effects from Florence are being seen on Lake Murray
Effects from Tropical Storm Florence can be felt in the Midlands, even though it's still not here.
Florence effects being seen as storm reaches the Midlands
Tropical Storm Florence has begun to reach the Midlands
Tropical Storm Florence closing in on Midlands
ABC Columbia anchor Josh Berry hits the road to give you a look at conditions in the Midlands as residents wait on the arrival of Tropical Storm Florence.
Update on power outages in the state during Florence
Local and statewide reports of outages, according to SCE&G.
Florence: Power Outage information from SCE&G
[gtxvideo vid='9SmVD7LF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9SmVD7LF.jpg' vtitle='Florence: Power Outage information'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during Hurricane Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can…
Richland opens additional shelters in preparation of Hurricane Florence
Here is a list of additional shelters that have now opened for operation in Richland County.
SC EMD Briefing: Numerous Hazards from Hurricane Florence on Coast and in Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='WJzOQf4l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WJzOQf4l.jpg' vtitle='SC Officials on Hurricane Florence: Update on Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday the Governor and state leaders updated the state with the latest on Hurricane Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service said there are numerous hazards…
SC Governor to deliver Hurricane Florence update in briefing Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a briefing on Hurricane Florence at approximately 2:30pm et. McMaster will speak from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders.…
SC Power Crews at the ready for Hurricane Florence
[gtxvideo vid='yzGaA1TJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yzGaA1TJ.jpg' vtitle='SC Power Crews at the ready for Hurricane Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of the most widespread effects of this storm could likely be mass power outages. SCE&G announced they're prepared to respond to what could potentially be…
LIVE: Tracking Florence: McMaster addresses the public
Hurricane Florence is slamming into the East Coast, knocking out power in North Carolina, dropping torrential rains and inundating several areas with floodwater. Here is a look at the dangerous storm by the numbers: 105 mph: As the storm made…
SCEMD latest: Hurricane Florence expected to bring heavy rain and wind
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Flash Flood Watch issued starting at Noon
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch starting at 12:00 PM on Friday, running though Sunday evening. Here is the statement from the National Weather Service: The Flash Flood Watch is now in…
Florence impact: Richland County Offices Closed Friday and Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Hurricane Florence, Richland County Officials announced offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials. According to the county, emergency officials continue to monitor…
Hurricane Florence: SC DOT Call center open 24/7
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Florence, state officials are sharing important information about evacuation routes and area roadways. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says for assistance with evacuation routes, you can call the SCDOT Call…
Hurricane Florence- Red Cross Disaster Shelter open in Camden
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Shelters continue to open in the Midlands to provide a safe place for evacuees. Kershaw County government officials announced a Red Cross Disaster Shelter opened Friday at 8:00 AM at the Camden High School Cafeteria. Officials say due to…
Hurricane Florence: Columbia Mayor talks emergency preparedness
[gtxvideo vid='e2U6acxw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e2U6acxw.jpg' vtitle='Mayor talks emergency preparedness'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hurricane Florence is making unpredictable changes, and the City of Columbia is working to make sure they are prepared. City leaders say they are meeting and working on safety measures.…
Hurricane Florence heads towards Myrtle Beach
[gtxvideo vid='2a9wl5T6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2a9wl5T6.jpg' vtitle='Hurricane Florence heads towards Myrtle Beach'] Myrtle Beach, SC (WOLO) ---- Our team coverage continued with Drew Bollea who had the chance to speak with people in Myrtle Beach. From what some citizens there have told him,…
SCEMD continues preparing for Hurricane Florence
[gtxvideo vid='ELc4FA96' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ELc4FA96.jpg' vtitle='SCEMD continues preparing for Hurricane Florence'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Hurricane Florence is getting closer and teams at The South Carolina Department of Emergency Management are switching gears from focusing on evacuation to now dealing with impact…
Hurricane Florence impact on Isle of Palms
[gtxvideo vid='CqrFygJ4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CqrFygJ4.jpg' vtitle='Hurricane Florence impact on Isle of Palms'] Charleston, SC (WOLO) --- Conditions here don't yet indicate that a major storm is churning just further up the Coast. But As ABC Columbia News anchor Josh Berry reports some…
New alert program provides citizens with time-sensitive information during Hurricane Florence
The City of Columbia and Richland County have partnered to create an alert program designed to provide citizens with time-sensitive information.
Cajun Navy prepared to help during Hurricane Florence
A group says they are prepped and ready to help South Carolinians in the face of danger during Hurricane Florence.
City says Hurricane Florence will not be a repeat of 2015 floods
Today, the City of Columbia held a press conference to let people know that this storm will not be a repeat of the "Thousand Year" flood of 2015.
SC Governor "Get off the roads as Florence Moves in"
[gtxvideo vid='BbRKWbsQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BbRKWbsQ.jpg' vtitle='SC Governor "Get off the roads as Florence Moves in"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing on Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division,…
SC Governor on Florence "If you are in evacuation zones, now is the time to go"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing Thursday to update South Carolina on the track of Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. The Governor reminded those…
