COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Florence churns towards the coast, Richland County Officials announced they will close offices on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials. According to the county, emergency…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday, 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='l1ckKhck' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l1ckKhck.jpg' vtitle='State Emergency Official "Don't gamble with your life"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials continue to monitor the track of Hurricane Florence. It's all hands on deck at the SC EMD Operations Center. Thursday afternoon officials said they…
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[gtxvideo vid='qPwVKPXC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qPwVKPXC.jpg' vtitle='Mayor Benjamin on City preps for Hurricane Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hurricane Florence is making unpredictable changes, and the City of Columbia is working to make sure they are prepared. City leaders are meeting and working on safety…
[gtxvideo vid='RAfgXk6e' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RAfgXk6e.jpg' vtitle='Florence Update from SC EMD- Guard Members at the Ready'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Emergency Management teams are hard at work making sure all the gears are in place to prepare and respond to Hurricane Florence. As we…
Richland One officials say they are providing free meals to children again today at specific locations listed on their website.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Florence churns toward the South Carolina Coast, state emergency officials have set up shelters across the state. Red Cross and other volunteers are on hand to help with registration and set up. For a list…
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…
