COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during and after 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 also report outages by using SCE&G'S…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tropical Depression Florence continues to drop rain throughout the Midlands, with continues showers and wind all afternoon. The stop also continues to hit the NC/SC boarder very hard.
I-95 is currently closed due to flooding from Florence. SCDOT officials say I-95 is closed from Exit 181 (SC 38) to Exit 190 (SC 34).
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence, all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For an up to date list…
Classes at the University of South Carolina will be able to resume Monday September 17th.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a press release COMET, Central Midlands Transit, will resume limited bus service on Sunday 9/16 and full service on Monday 9/17. Service had been suspended during Tropical Storm Florence. Sunday, COMET will offer dial-a-ride service.…
[gtxvideo vid='rjgF27tD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rjgF27tD.jpg' vtitle='SC officials update status of Shelters'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials discussed the status of shelters in South Carolina, updating the number of shelters open and the number of people in those shelters. Officials say 80 shelters…
NEW BERN, N.C. (AP, WOLO) - Florence has claimed another life as it churns over the Carolinas. The death toll now stands at 11, including 10 in North Carolina and one in South…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the Governor's office, evacuation orders for Horry and Georgetown counties will be lifted Sunday morning at 9 AM. Saturday, Governor Henry McMaster lifted evacuation orders for all other previously evacuated zones. Per the Goverrnor's office: Beginning…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service says victims of Hurricane Florence will get a grace period before having to file some tax returns and payments. The IRS said Saturday it's offering the relief in parts of North…
[gtxvideo vid='4m6N8ia1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4m6N8ia1.jpg' vtitle='SC EMD on Florence rains'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday State Emergency officials, along with the governor updated the state with the latest on tropical storm Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service said there is still the…
[gtxvideo vid='P8CWMyqp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P8CWMyqp.jpg' vtitle='McMaster on first fatality in SC due to Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Saturday during a briefing with State Emergency officials South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster confirmed the state's first Florence related fataility. McMaster says the victim was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a briefing on Florence at approximately 2:30pm et. McMaster will speak from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. ABC…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Programming Alert: Due to our continued Florence coverage, if weather coverage interrupts football the ABC games can be seen on this-tv channel. 25.2 and cable.
County of Lexington officials say a tree fell down on Hayride Road after 10:40 this morning. Officials also say the roadway is blocked.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Florence, here is a running list of closures and cancellations : USC Aiken Operating as Normal Sunday, Sept. 16 All USC Aiken activities scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16, will be conducted as planned. Barnyard Flea Market…
During Hurricane Florence, FEMA wants to clear up some widespread rumors to help protect you and your family.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For a list of emergency shelters…
[gtxvideo vid='ffWf60wm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ffWf60wm.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster: Florence is here to stay for a while'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster says that South Carolina should prepare for a long few days with now, Tropical Storm Florence. McMaster says the storm is…
Richland County has opened a shelter for pets to help evacuees during Tropical Storm Florence.
Effects from Tropical Storm Florence can be felt in the Midlands, even though it's still not here.
Tropical Storm Florence has begun to reach the 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.
