Georgia Tops USC, 28-14 Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Nick Chubb ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns and Georgia bounced back from a Hail Mary loss to Tennessee to beat South Carolina 28-14 on Sunday in a game pushed back a day because of…
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Video: Hurricane Mathew’s Path: Fl, SC, NC
[gtxvideo vid='Kya8irt3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Kya8irt3.jpg' vtitle='Video: Hurricane Mathew's Path: Fl, SC, NC'] ABC NEWS- (AP)-- Forecasters say life-threatening flooding will continue over portions of eastern North Carolina that have received record rains from Matthew. Meanwhile, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory says eight people…
One SC Fund Expands to Help Hurricane Mathew Victims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley and the Central Carolina Community Foundation are increasing fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help victims of Hurricane Matthew. The One SC Fund helps South Carolinians recover from natural disasters,, it's first…
School Closings/Openings
Across the Midlands there are a number of schools that will remain closed due to Hurricane Matthew while others will open their doors.
Coroner: Midlands Death Related to Hurricane Mathew
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )-- The Richland County Coroner has announced the death of a Midlands man, believed related to Hurricane Mathew. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 66 year old David L. Outlaw, was a resident of National Health Care…
Governor Haley Lifts Evacuation Orders for Portions of Coast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )--Some Coastal residents can now return to their homes following evacuation orders. Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday lifted the order for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester,…
After the Hurricane: What to Do
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Many South Carolina residents are cleaning up debris, assessing damage or waiting on officials to say when they can return to their home after Hurricane Mathew. FEMA has provided some tips on what to to After the…
SC EMD Warns of Post Hurricane Scams
COLUMBIA, SC (SCEMD ) --People affected by Hurricane Matthew should be aware of potential scams that could come in the form of emails, phone calls, text messages, and others. Scams of this kind are often times used against individuals in…
Haley’s Plan on Getting SC Residents Back in Homes
[gtxvideo vid='c848Z3uK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c848Z3uK.jpg' vtitle='Haley's Plan on Getting SC Residents Back in Homes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley says assessment began Saturday and continues through Sunday and possibly Monday, in areas hit hard by Hurricane Mathew. Haley says they will…
Haley Asks for Patience in Days Ahead
[gtxvideo vid='0XVEiWSY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0XVEiWSY.jpg' vtitle='Haley Asks for Patience in Days Ahead'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley addressed the state's response to Hurricane Matthew Saturday evening. Haley said assessment begins and will continue through at least Sunday. Officials…
Property Damage from Hurricane Mathew Projected in Billions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) --A weakening Hurricane Matthew continues its march along the U.S. Atlantic coast amid relief that things could have been much worse. However, damage to property is bound to add up. Property data firm CoreLogic projects that Matthew's…
President Obama Speaks with SC Governor and Others Impacted by Mathew
WASHINGTON (AP)-- The White House says President Barack Obama has spoken with the governors of the four states being hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew. Obama spoke separately Saturday to Govs. Nathan Deal of Georgia, Nikki Haley of South Carolina, Pat…
SCE&G: Where to Report Power Outages
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Nearly 400 thousand customers are without power in South Carolina due to Hurricane Mathew. It's been reported that false emails with "Click here to Check outages" are being sent from scammers, according to Governor Nikki Haley. SCE&G…
State Officials Monitoring Rivers
[gtxvideo vid='4mOrd6sp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4mOrd6sp.jpg' vtitle='State Official Monitoring Rivers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State officials are monitoring rivers across the state and especially near the coastal regions as rains from Hurricane Mathew caused major flooding in South Carolina's low lying and coastal regions. Governor…
Hurricane Mathew Makes Landfall in McClellanville, SC
(AP)--The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Matthew made landfall in South Carolina. According to the Hurricane center, the storm's center made landfall just southeast of the town of McClellanville. The NHC says a "serious inland flooding event" is taking place.…
Governor Haley on Potential Cyber Scam Due to Storm
[gtxvideo vid='OWHGE6oB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OWHGE6oB.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley on Potential Cyber Scam '] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (AP)-- Governor Nikki Haley is warning South Carolina residents to be on the lookout for Cyber scams during Hurricane Mathew and the aftermath of the storm. Haley…
Midlands Damage from Hurricane Mathew: Downed Trees, Power Outages
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Hurricane Mathew came up the coast and brought heavy rain and wind to the Midlands Saturday. Lots of trees down across the Midlands, especially in Lexington and the City of Columbia. In Lexington County, Sheriff Jay Koon says…
Power Outages in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- Hurricane Matthew has now cut power to almost a half million electric customers in South Carolina. The latest figures from electric utilities show that about 485,000 customers across the state have been left in the dark by the…
Governor Haley Updates SC Impact: Hurricane Mathew
[gtxvideo vid='Eme3o0h0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Eme3o0h0.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley Mathew Update on SC Impact'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We are not out of the woods yet, that's the word from SC Governor Nikki Haley Saturday on the path of Hurricane Mathew. Haley and state officials…
Chief Meteorologist John Farley: Hurricane Mathew SC Impact
[gtxvideo vid='Ep4CZOHE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ep4CZOHE.jpg' vtitle='Chief Meteorologist John Farley on Hurricane Mathew'] Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the path of Hurricane Mathew. Stay with ABC Columbia for LIVE On Air updates Saturday beginning at 7am on the hour through Noon. The…
Hurricane Mathew Tears Up Florida, Leaves at least 3 Dead
ABC NEWS-- Hurricane Matthew battered the Florida coast Friday with powerful winds, potentially devastating storm surges and torrential rain, leaving over 1 million people without power as officials made last-minute appeals for any remaining holdouts to get out of harm's…
Governor Asks South Carolinians to Pray
On the night before Hurricane Matthew makes its way to South Carolina's coastline, Governor Nikki Haley asks residents to stay where they are and pray.
SCE&G: How to Report Outages During Hurricane Mathew
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In light of Hurricane Mathew SCE&G is providing helpful tips and information for customers who lose power. SCE&G offers the following safety and storm preparedness tips for customers: Report outages: By text: Register for SCE&G’s text option…
Salvation Army Preparing Aid for Hurricane Victims
[gtxvideo vid='mCbIAxpg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mCbIAxpg.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army Preparing Aid for Hurricane Victims '] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army is ready to help people after Hurricane Mathew passes through the Carolinas. Disaster relief teams are in Georgetown and they can feed up…
Evacuees in Midlands Shelters
[gtxvideo vid='Y60hbpCm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Y60hbpCm.jpg' vtitle='Evacuees in Midlands Shelters'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Coastal evacuees are able to find shelter in the Midlands in several high schools and shelters manned by the Red Cross. Shelter info: Evacuees can call 1-866-246-0133 to be directed to…
