New alert program provides citizens with time-sensitive information during Hurricane Florence
The City of Columbia and Richland County have partnered to create an alert program designed to provide citizens with time-sensitive information.
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Cajun Navy prepared to help during Hurricane Florence
A group says they are prepped and ready to help South Carolinians in the face of danger during Hurricane Florence.
City says Hurricane Florence will not be a repeat of 2015 floods
Today, the City of Columbia held a press conference to let people know that this storm will not be a repeat of the "Thousand Year" flood of 2015.
SC Governor "Get off the roads as Florence Moves in"
[gtxvideo vid='BbRKWbsQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BbRKWbsQ.jpg' vtitle='SC Governor "Get off the roads as Florence Moves in"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing on Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division,…
SC Governor on Florence "If you are in evacuation zones, now is the time to go"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing Thursday to update South Carolina on the track of Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. The Governor reminded those…
Hurricane Florence: Some Residents in Carolina Beach staying put
[gtxvideo vid='XOOQ5u47' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XOOQ5u47.jpg' vtitle='Florence: Some Residents in Carolina Beach staying put'] Carolina Beach, NC (WOLO)--Both South Carolina and North Carolina are on high alert. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a stern warning for people to leave the coast, saying emergency…
Hurricane Florence: Richland County offices to Close Friday, Monday
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…
SC Governor McMaster to give briefing on Hurricane Florence
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.…
State Emergency Official on Florence "Don't gamble with your life"
[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…
2,000 members of National Guard helping with Florence prep
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Anchor Claire Richardson at SCEMD with the latest on Hurricane Florence
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Mayor Benjamin says the City is preparing for Hurricane Florence
[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…
Florence Update from SC EMD- Guard Members at the Ready
[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…
School Districts providing free meals to children again Thursday
Richland One officials say they are providing free meals to children again today at specific locations listed on their website.
Hurricane Florence: List of Emergency Shelters in SC
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…
SC DOT call center open 24/7 for Florence evacuation route information
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…
Gov. McMaster urges people to take flooding potential seriously
Governor Henry McMaster said more than 300 thousand people have already evacuated the coastal region ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Comet bus prepares to suspend service due to Hurricane Florence
One local bus service plans to suspend bus service in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
SCE&G offers texting service to report outages during Hurricane Florence
SCE&G has some tips for customers before Hurricane Florence makes landfall.
Here are the schools closed Thursday ahead of Hurricane Florence
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…
SC Emergency Response Team for Florence: call centers, shelters, guard members
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…
City starts Hurricane Florence information hotline
The City of Columbia starts a Customer Care Information Hotline to help residents in need during Hurricane Florence.
UofSC remains closed ahead of Hurricane Florence
The University of South Carolina has announced that it will be closed through Saturday Sept. 15, 2018.
President Trump sends video message to promote safety during Hurricane Florence
President Trump warned people Wednesday to get out of the way of Hurricane Florence.
Midlands prepares for Hurricane Florence as path significantly shifts
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…
