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…
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[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…
[gtxvideo vid='b1b8C6Hn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b1b8C6Hn.jpg' vtitle='Tracking Hurricane Irma- ABC Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact the storm could have on South Carolina, and the Midlands. Watch update here. Hurricane Irma (ABC News)–…
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…
[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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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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.…
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[gtxvideo vid='50FNuJWD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/50FNuJWD.jpg' vtitle='Tracking Hurricane Irma- ABC Columbia Meteorologist'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact the storm could have on South Carolina, and the Midlands. Watch his update here. Hurricane Irma…
CAYCE, SC. (WOLO)- In anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s potential impact on South Carolina, SCE&G is taking steps to manage Lake Murray water levels. The company has begun operating its Saluda Hydroelectric generating plant, which releases water from the lake into…
According to the Columbia Police Department two people have died following a shooting Wednesday morning.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Wednesday declaring a state of emergency. The governor along with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is urging residents…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say an man and and a child were injured in a shooting today on Traux Ln. near Two Notch Rd. Investigators say both were taken to an area hospital. Chief Skip Holbrook says the shooting…
ABC NEWS (WOLO)-- South Carolina Emergency officials are keeping a close eye on the latest forecast for Hurricane Irma. Officials are asking you to be prepared, put a plan in place, but not panic. ABC Columbia Meteorologists say the track…
Tickets for the 2017 South Carolina State Fair went on sale Wednesday. The fair runs October 11 through 22 at the fairgrounds on Rosewood Drive and George Rogers Boulevard.
