SCEMD: Governor McMaster Update, Friday
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Deputies: One Shot, Killed after Altercation
Richland Co., S.C. --Richland County deputies say around noon Friday two people showed up at a home on Bayfield Rd. near I-277. Investigators say they were involved in an altercation with someone who lives in the home. According to deputies…
Governor Henry McMaster: Hurricane Irma Update
Check for a live feed from SCEMD COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -Governor Henry McMaster is set to address the state, along with SC Agencies at a 2pm Friday media briefing. ABC Columbia News will broadcast the event Live. State officials are…
Hurricane Irma threatens Florida, Track Less of a Threat to Carolinas
ABC NEWS-- South Florida is bracing for a major storm surge and powerful winds even as Hurricane Irma weakened to a Category 4 storm as it races toward the U.S. mainland. "Obviously Hurricane Irma continues to be a threat that…
CPD: Child Accidentally Shoots Self, Father Commits Suicide
Columbia, S.C.(WOLO)--Columbia police say Wednesday morning two year old Kyree Myers found a loaded gun inside a home on Truax Ln. and accidentally shot himself. Investigators say the child's mother was home at the time and called 911. When police…
Second Arrest Made in Downtown Vandalism Case
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police say a second suspect is facing charges in connection in a string of vandalism incidents throughout the downtown area including ABC Columbia. Investigators say Titus Bolen is charged with five counts of Vandalism and Assault-Third. According…
State public hotline activated
Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Hurricane Irma can now call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the Public Information Phone System (PIPS) are available 24 hours a day for as long as is needed.
RCSD Investigate Two Overnight Incidents
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help locate suspects involved in two early morning incidents.
Supplies Flying Off Shelves as Midlands Residents Prep For Irma
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Water, and other essential storm supplies are flying off the shelves as Midlands residents prepare for Hurricane Irma. The good news is that you still have time to…
Governor McMaster: We Could Make a Decision Friday on Closings, Evacuations for Irma
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and SC Agencies are continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Irma. On Thursday, McMaster announced a mandatory evacuation of 143 healthcare facilities along the coast, no residential evacuations were ordered. McMaster said he…
Hurricane Irma Closing Announcements and Where to Find Them
[gtxvideo vid='nECXJ1IP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nECXJ1IP.jpg' vtitle='Closing Announcements and Where to Find Them'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Several businesses and schools have already announced they are closing in anticipation of Hurricane Irma; more are expected to do so in the coming days. Columbia…
Lake Murray: Preparing for Hurricane Irma
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Health: Your Height May Explain Blood Clots
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Panera Bread Delivery Comes to Columbia
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What to Put in a Hurricane Kit- Prep and Plan
[gtxvideo vid='pDRFUf5m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pDRFUf5m.jpg' vtitle='What to Put in a Hurricane Kit- Prep and Plan'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- When it comes to emergencies, it's always better to be prepared. While we are still monitoring the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South…
Tracking Hurricane Irma- ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley
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Stores Trying To Keep Up With Groceries, Gas Demand
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- People across the Palmetto state are preparing for worst but hoping for the best. Since Tuesday, stores said there has been a lot of shortages of bottled water…
Governor McMaster Says Mandatory Evacuations Could Come Saturday
[gtxvideo vid='f0AP1KcR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/f0AP1KcR.jpg' vtitle='Agencies Prep for Irma'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Governor Henry McMaster says at 10 a.m. this Saturday, he will issue evacuation orders and lane reversals if the current forecast remains. "We will have a reversal of lanes on I-26…
CLOSINGS: Schools, Government, Business Closings due to Irma
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Here is a list of school closures Continue to check back for updates. Monday, September 11 University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed Monday, Sept. 11 and all classes are cancelled. Only essential personnel should report to…
Palmetto Region of Red Cross Calls for Volunteers
The Palmetto region of the American Red Cross said Thursday morning that it's looking for volunteers ahead of Hurricane Irma's potential landfall in S.C.
Hurricane Irma: Your Questions Answered
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The ABC Columbia News team wants to make sure you're ready, no matter what Hurricane Irma brings to the Palmetto State. Viewers have been sharing their questions about the storm with Good Morning Columbia Weather Anchor…
Food, power, and a radio: Preparing for a Hurricane
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--September is National Preparedness Month, as there is no better way to illustrate the need for preparation than to be watching a major hurricane with a potential of a Midlands strike. As all eyes are…
September: Hunger Action Month
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Lexington Dry Cleaners Burglarized, Police Look for Suspect
LEXINGTON -- Police are looking for a man who burglarized a dry cleaners in Lexington Wednesday morning. The business is located on 485 Industrial Drive. Surveillance footage showed the man with a shirt covering his face holding a black bag.…
What To Do If You Suspect Price Gouging
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