ABC NEWS-- Video shows massive traffic jam on the Florida Turnpike as people attempt to flee Hurricane #Irma. http://abcn.ws/2f9Es2g https://twitter.com/ABC/status/906195518346469378 With more than a million Florida residents ordered to evacuate due to Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott urged people to leave without delay. "If…
ABC NEWS-- How do you prepare for a hurricane if you can't evacuate? Here's what you need in your emergency survival kit.http://abcn.ws/2w8W587 #Irma https://twitter.com/ABC/status/905706485627453441
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Here is a list of school closures Continue to check back for updates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bamberg School District Two will remain closed Tuesday, September 12. Lexington County School District One will delay the opening of school Tuesday,…
[gtxvideo vid='vQO4Iugi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vQO4Iugi.jpg' vtitle='Irma: City Urges Drivers to Avoid Flood Prone Streets'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is reminding drivers to avoid flood prone streets and intersections. If Hurricane Irma strikes us here in the Midlands, they want you…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging boat owners to secure their boats for the potential impact from Hurricane Irma. DNR officials say if it is not possible to remove the boat from the water…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Limited Coastal evacuations are set to begin at 10am Saturday. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. McMaster says there are No…
[gtxvideo vid='he3TmG7l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/he3TmG7l.jpg' vtitle='Tracking Hurricane Irma- ABC Columbia Chief'] 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. The forecast is tracking more West…
[gtxvideo vid='1pCYvl7Q' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1pCYvl7Q.jpg' vtitle='Richland County Government State of Emergency'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County offices will be closed Monday. Richland County leaders made that announcement Friday afternoon. Officials add that public works crews are currently working to clear debris from storm…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. McMaster says there are No other evacuations ordered. Officials say they expect the storm…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands top power provider is keeping its eye on Irma. During a news conference this morning SCE&G President of Operations, Keller Kissam Warned customers to not have…
[gtxvideo vid='pZNXs9OY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pZNXs9OY.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia Hurricane Irma Forecast Update'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update. Watch. ABC NEWS--Overnight projections of Irma’s path showed less…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help locate suspects involved in two early morning incidents.
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…
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…
[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…
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