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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…

Haleyโ€™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…

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 ย 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, ย 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…

Power Outages in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (AP)--ย 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…

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&Gโ€™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)--ย  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:ย Evacuees can call 1-866-246-0133 to be directed to…

Help Line for Emergency Shelters in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Here is important information for ย Evacuees who need shelter from Hurricane Matthew. The South Carolina Emergency Operations Center has released the following information: If you need shelter, call ย 1-866-246-0133 you willย ย be directed to the nearest open emergency…

Governor Haley: Storm Surge and Flooding a Concern

[gtxvideo vid='CJMUSGGx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CJMUSGGx.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley: Storm Surge and Flooding a Concern'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Mathew churns , Governor Nikki Haley warns South Carolina residents that Storm Surge could be the biggest threat. Among the concerns, Mathew is expected…

Hurricane Mathew: Charleston Imposing Curfew

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Latest on Hurricane Matthew's impact on South Carolina: Charleston is imposing a curfew starting at midnight Friday and extending until 6 a.m. Saturday as the brunt of Hurricane Matthew moves along the South Carolina coast.…

Update from Myrtle Beach

[gtxvideo vid='iqyBN6NX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iqyBN6NX.jpg' vtitle='Afternoon Update from Myrtle Beach'] Myrtle Beach, SC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia has crews across the coast taking a look at the latest conditions in our state. In Myrtle Beach Friday, the beaches were mostly deserted and the…

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