The National Weather Service is posting flash flood watches for the entire South Carolina coast and warning that the combination of storm surge and rains from Hurricane Matthew could cause worse flooding in downtown Charleston than the October storm of a year ago.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Red Cross is working to prepare volunteers, aid and man shelters during Hurricane Mathew. The Red Cross says it, along with its partners have opened evacuation shelters across the state. The Red Cross encourages anyone coming…
The Richland County Voter Registration and Elections office will be closed Thursday and Friday due to Hurricane Mathew.
[gtxvideo vid='bT5lD91B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bT5lD91B.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley: We really need you to Evacuate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- In an address to the State of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said "We really need you to evacuate."/ The Governor updating the path of…
[gtxvideo vid='LkY5HCRX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LkY5HCRX.jpg' vtitle='John Farley's Update on Hurricane Mathew and SC Impact'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracks Hurricane Mathew and its path towards South Carolina. 6pm Update.
A COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --A state of emergency has been declared in Charleston because of approaching Hurricane Matthew. The ordinance approved late Thursday by city council says Charleston is threatened by a hurricane that could result in vast damage or…
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg says that although the city that draws millions of tourists a year is known widely for its hospitality, he wants everyone to leave town as Hurricane Matthew approaches.
[gtxvideo vid='ZEUEIOPI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZEUEIOPI.jpg' vtitle='Today's Midday Forecast'] Our sister station is streaming LIVE with coverage of Hurricane Matthew.
[gtxvideo vid='jYcTDMEy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jYcTDMEy.jpg' vtitle='Matthew Update with Grace Joyal'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents…
Authorities released surveillance photos that allegedly show a suspect in the Oct. 4 armed robbery of a Hardscrabble Road bank.
ABC NEWS --With Hurricane Matthew upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it tracks closer to the U.S. coast today, Florida Gov. Rick Scott warned "this storm will kill you," making a final plea for residents living in evacuation zones…
How airlines are working to keep those of you impacted by Hurricane Matthew from accruing additional fees to change your flight plans in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
The Berkley County Sheirff's Department is looking into an officer involved shooting authorities say took place during Hurricane Matthew evacuations.
As of 5:00 p.m. today, October 5, 2016, the following emergency shelters are open for people evacuating Hurricane Matthew: Aiken County South Aiken High School 232 East Pine Log Road Aiken, SC Allendale County Allendale Elementary School 4561 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Ahead of Hurricane Mathew City of Columbia officials are reminding drivers to take care around certain intersections that tend to flood during severe weather. Here is a list of flood prone areas according to the City: Main and…
[gtxvideo vid='IwF0xCoU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IwF0xCoU.jpg' vtitle='SC Dept. Public Safety Plan on Lane Reversal'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Public Safety Director speaks on the plan for lane reversals, SC Dept. of Public Safety and SCDOT have closed eastbound lanes of I-26,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The University of South Carolina and its athletics department are continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Matthew as it relates to the scheduled football game with the University of Georgia. We are in communication with the…
[gtxvideo vid='c3IjfcFp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c3IjfcFp.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley Update: SC Ops and Hurricane Mathew '] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley updated the state Wednesday evening on the path of Hurricane Mathew and the evacuation plan. Haley says it has been…
[gtxvideo vid='tn6f7wsL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tn6f7wsL.jpg' vtitle='SCDOT : Lane Reversals Expected Through Friday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall says they plan to run lane reversals through Friday morning for the Hurricane Mathew evacuation. Officials say it is important to…
Watch the latest Hurricane Matthew press conference with Governor Nikki Haley and state officials.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (Lexington 2 Release) -- Lexington 2 School Bus Drivers added to the list of Midlands residents helping out in the Evacuation of the Coast. According to a release from Lexington 2 , the Bus Drivers volunteered to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County says it has elevated its emergency operations to better manage evacuees leaving the coast ahead of Hurricane Matthew. The County’s Emergency Operations Center is currently at OPCON 3, officials say that means it is a level…
Coastal evacuations are set to begin for the greater Charleston and Beaufort County areas Wednesday afternoon.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO/PRESS RELEASE) - The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from…
With the approach of Hurricane Matthew, residents along the South Carolina Coast and surrounding areas of the Low Country are under an evacuation order issued by Governor Haley on October 4.
