Midday Hurricane Florence wrap-up: Tips for prepping
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ABC Columbia SC EMD updates - tracking Florence
[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…
DHEC: Stay Alert for rising water, owners of dams lower water levels in preparation for Florence
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…
Suspect wanted for armed robbery at Shell gas station on North Main: Deputies
Richland County Sheriff's Department are still searching for a suspect, who's accused of robbing a gas station on North Main Street Monday.
Candidate James Smith called for national guard duty for Florence
The Democrat running to be South Carolina’s next governor has been called up for guard duty to help during Hurricane Florence.
What you need to know about the state's price gouging law during '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…
Gov. McMaster:We're in a very deadly...game of chess with Hurricane Florence
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…
Latest forecast show major shift in Hurricane Florence track
Here is the latest forecast from Chief Meteorologist John Farley
Event honors first responders in remembrance of 9/11
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.
First shelter in Columbia opens its doors
As evacuees from the coast begin making their way into Columbia, Ridgeview High School has already opened its doors to help those who don't have a place to stay.
List of shelters in the Midlands
The following are hurricane shelters available in the Midlands, according to the SCEMD website.
Suspect arrested for attempted murder, accused of shooting into crowd at West Columbia apartment complex
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect Tuesday (9/11) accused of shooting into a crowd on August 30. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Isaiah Butler,…
Hurricane Florence evacuation update
Three counties are no longer required to evacuate, but South Carolina’s emergency management team is still urging people to take caution, and prepare now.
Clemson looking after safety of players and their families ahead of Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence continues it's path towards the Carolinas, college football continues to keep a watchful eye for how the storm will affect Saturday's week three games.
Here are the schools closed Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Florence
Closings for Wednesday Sept. 12: 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…
Hurricane Florence : What you need to know from SC emergency officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Florence, state emergency officials want to make sure you are aware of the evacuation orders and traffic alerts. As of Tuesday, the mandatory evacuation executive order remains in effect for all…
The Federal Government mobilizes in preparation for Hurricane Florence
President Trump says he is making sure South Carolina gets all of the assistance it needs with the impending Hurricane, but advises those in the Carolina's to take this storm seriously.
Governor McMaster says SC needs to prepare, some evacuations lifted, majority remain in place
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster lifted the mandatory evacuations for three counties. Those counties are: Jasper, Beaufort and Colleton. According to the Governor, residents in the southern most parts of South Carolina no longer need…
Pet rescue comes from Tennessee to rescue shelter animals in path of Florence
[gtxvideo vid='PWisctXI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PWisctXI.jpg' vtitle='Tenn pet rescue'] PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WOLO) - A Tennessee pet rescue drove nine hours to save animals in Hurricane Florence's path. Big Fluffy Dog Rescue made the trip to Pawleys Island Tuesday (9/11) to pick up…
Tips for pet owners preparing for Hurricane Florence
Today the ASPCA sent out reminders of what to do with your pet during the evacuation.
Lane reversals currently underway
Some travelers are heeding warnings to get out of dodge before Hurricane Florence strikes the North and South Carolina Coasts.
Evacuees from coast tell ABC Columbia traffic moving pretty smoothly
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia crews are scouting out the traffic across the Midlands as evacuees make their way from the coast. We stopped at one rest area off 1-26…
SC Governor McMaster Lifts Mandatory Evacuations for 3 Counties
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster lifted the mandatory evacuations for three counties. Those counties are: Jasper, Beaufort and Colleton. According to the Governor, residents in the southern most parts of South Carolina no longer need…
Richland deputies investigate shooting on Brookman Road
Richland County Sheriff's Department are still investigating an early morning shooting today on Brookman Road.
The GMC Team remembers 9/11 and talks about the annual ceremony
https://youtu.be/OoUib6L5g3M https://youtu.be/g2Hm91nCyoo https://youtu.be/VnTaXmy4TGc COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--It is truly hard to believe it has been 17 years since that near perfect day - a day with warm temperatures and bright blue skies. At 8:46 AM, the blue was replaced with…
