Clown Threat Made on Social Media
Another threat of a clown attack, this time making the rounds on social media.
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Voter Registration Deadline Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Election Commission is extending the voter registration deadline because of Hurricane Matthew. The original deadline was Saturday, but that has been extended until Tuesday. If you are a voter, registering by mail, you must…
ONE SC Relief Fund: Hurricane Mathew Victim Aid
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…
Watch: Charleston Update: Post Hurricane
[gtxvideo vid='eHZjohn3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eHZjohn3.jpg' vtitle='Charleston Update: Post Hurricane'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-Along East Bay Street in Charleston restaurants are back open and people are out taking advantage of the beautiful weather today. You'd certainly never know a massive hurricane blew threw here…
SC Debris Help Hotline, Donation Information
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina officials have established a help line for homeowners needing debris in the wake of Hurricane Mathew. Here is a list of important numbers and information as the state moves forward with clean up. From SC…
SC State Fair to Open with New Rides, Ride All Day Wristband
This year, when you plan your trip to the South Carolina State Fair, you can exchange your ride voucher for a Pay-One-Price wristband to enjoy unlimited rides all day, for the first time ever!
Video: A look at Charleston Beach Damage
[gtxvideo vid='KQhKSPlE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KQhKSPlE.jpg' vtitle='Video: A look at Charleston Beach Damage'] Charleston, SC (WOLO)-- Charleston residents are cleaning up Monday after Hurricane Mathew tore up the coast with winds and rain and storm surge. In Folly Beach, sand dunes were covered…
Sheriff: Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need the community's help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for attempted murder and armed robbery.
Governor Haley Lifts All Evacuation Orders for SC Coast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Governor Nikki Haley has lifted all evacuation orders for the coast. Haley said Monday that residents in Horry and Georgetown counties could return home. Evacuation orders for Charleston,…
Hurricane Matthew Unearths Civil War Era Cannonballs Near Charleston
Hurricane Matthew gave beach goers an unexpected surprise this weekend, as the storm generated powerful currents that unearthed a pile of cannonballs near Charleston, South Carolina that are thought to date to the Civil War era.
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Halt Samsung Note7 Sales and Exchanges
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile have stopped providing new Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones to customers as part of an exchange program, amid a handful of claims that the replacement devices were smoking, catching fire or exploding.
Deadly Motorcycle Crash
Lexington officials have identified the victims killed during a weekend motorcycle crash.
Major Damage Being Assessed in Beaufort County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Officials in Beaufort County say they aren't ready to allow residents back on Hilton Head Island and other barrier islands. The county said in a news release that there is still major damage to clean up…
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…
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…
