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Coastal businesses prepare for worst ahead of Hurricane Florence

[gtxvideo vid='Gb52VZ1z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Gb52VZ1z.jpg' vtitle='Coastal businesses prepare for worst ahead of Hurrica'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As the threat of Hurricane Florence gets closer many coastal businesses and community members are preparing for the worst and planning to protect their homes…

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,…

Price-gouging laws now in effect after S.C. declares State of Emergency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) โ€”ย The S.C. Attorney General has announced that gasoline price-gouging laws are now in effect in South Carolina after Gov. McMaster's State of Emergency declaration. โ€œWith the possibility that Tropical Storm Florence could make landfall in South Carolina,…

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) โ€” 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…

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