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 reminds evacuating motorists to make sure your gas tank is full, drive…
Governor Henry McMaster said more than 300 thousand people have already evacuated the coastal region ahead of Hurricane Florence.
One local bus service plans to suspend bus service in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
SCE&G has some tips for customers before Hurricane Florence makes landfall.
Closings for Thursday Sept. 13: ALL Richland One School District ALL Richland Two School District ALL Lexington One School District ALL Lexington Two School District ALL Lexington County School District Three ALL School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina officials are closely monitoring the path of the Hurricane Florence. The South Carolina Governor's office released the following information about "Team SC" and their readiness. According to the Governor's office, the State Emergency Operations Center…
The City of Columbia starts a Customer Care Information Hotline to help residents in need during Hurricane Florence.
The University of South Carolina has announced that it will be closed through Saturday Sept. 15, 2018.
President Trump warned people Wednesday to get out of the way of Hurricane Florence.
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hurricane Florence's shift overnight has the city of Columbia moving to take more safety measures. "We're being vigilant, working every single day, every single hour," Mayor Steve Benjamin said. "We…
ABC Columbia Anchor Josh Berry was live in Charleston today talking to residents about the upcoming hurricane.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division gave an update today on Hurricane Florence.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday 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.…
[gtxvideo vid='V1K1OD7O' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V1K1OD7O.jpg' vtitle='FEMA on Hurricane Florence Preparations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- FEMA says it is already focusing on critical missions that will come immediately following the storm. FEMA Administrator Jeff Byard says that Hurricane Florence is not a storm we will…
[gtxvideo vid='K4JeRRQR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K4JeRRQR.jpg' vtitle='Shelter update in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Hurricane Florence. As of Wednesday, one midlands schools was being used as a shelter, Ridge View High School. ABC Columbia's…
[gtxvideo vid='m0eCFai7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m0eCFai7.jpg' vtitle='State Officials at Opcon 1- update from SC EMD'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Emergency officials are getting up to the minute updates on the track for Hurricane Florence. State Emergency officials are currently operating at level Opcon…
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[gtxvideo vid='zB3JvREg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zB3JvREg.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia SC EMD updates - tracking Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Emergency officials are getting briefed on the updated track for Hurricane Florence. The command center is set up at the Emergency Management Division, where the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control is reminding owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower water levels. DHEC says the water levels should be lowered…
Richland County Sheriff's Department are still searching for a suspect, who's accused of robbing a gas station on North Main Street Monday.
The Democrat running to be South Carolina’s next governor has been called up for guard duty to help during Hurricane Florence.
[gtxvideo vid='KdsHTVpr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KdsHTVpr.jpg' vtitle='Price Gouging Video'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - State Attorney General Alan Wilson enacted the state's price-gouging law earlier this week. Here's what you need to know; The law is designed to prevent individuals from raising prices of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster and other emergency agency officials are working around the clock to make sure the proper measures are taken across the state. "This is still a very…
Here is the latest forecast from Chief Meteorologist John Farley
People gathered Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan Convention Center for the South Carolina Midlands First Responders and Military Service Members, to remember the brave men and women that jumped into action on Sept. 11, 2001.
