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Annual Eau Claire Unity Festival
Columbia SC (WOLO)- Eau Claire Unity festival is an annual community event taking place Saturday, September 7th from 2 pm to 7 pm located at the intersection of North Main Street and Monticello Road. There will be food, health screening…
One person injured after overnight shooting on Bay Shell Drive
Columbia Police say one person is seriously injured after an overnight shooting at the 100 block of Bay Shell Drive.
Coastal businesses prep for Hurricane Dorian
Businesses in Beaufort county are boarded up in preparation for Hurricane Dorian's potential impact on the Carolina coast.
Chief Meteorologist John Farley updates Dorian's potential impact on Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Hurricane Dorian. John is following the storm and its potential impact on the Midlands. …
As Dorian draws near, coastal residents express frustration with another evacuation
People living in coastal communities started to make their way up through the Midlands to escape Hurricane Dorian’s path.
Airlines offering to waive fees for travelers due to Hurricane Dorian
Airlines are offering to help Americans who had their labor day plans put on hold because of Hurricane Dorian.
Evacuations: Where to go? List of emergency shelters ahead of Hurricane Dorian
(WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Emergency Management Division released a list of emergency shelters for residents needing to evacuate in the low-county from Hurricane Dorian. Most of the counties listed are under an mandatory evacuation issued by Gov.…
School, business closings ahead of Hurricane Dorian
The Babcock Center (Richland and Lexington) closed beginning Tuesday, September 3rd until further notice Bamberg School District Two - Early dismissal at 1 pm Wednesday, closed Thursday. Beaufort County Offices- Closed Beaufort County Schools-…
Chief Meteorologist John Farley's latest thoughts on Dorian
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Hurricane Dorian. John is looking at the potential impact of the…
Night club shooting victim identified
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim of a Monday morning shooting. Watts says Devon Roney,24, was shot and killed some point between 1:50 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. Richland Co. Deputies say the shooting happened at Club…
Lane reversals underway on I-77 and I-26
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lane reversals are underway on I-77 and I-26 as evacuations begin ahead of Hurricane Dorian. The Department of Public Safety has not given a timetable for how long the lanes will…
President Trump grants federal disaster aid for SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster says President Donald Trump has granted the state's request for federal disaster aid ahead of Hurricane Dorian. According to FEMA, emergency declarations supplement State and local or Indian…
Viral Dancing : Daddy Daughter duo from the Midlands
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-It can be hard keeping up with the latest dance moves, but a midlands father and his little girl are doing just that and catching the attention of millions across the country.…
Gas Prices lower this Labor Day: AAA
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are lower this Labor Day than last year. According to AAA, national gas prices are on track to be the lowest Labor Day prices in the…
Victim identified in fatal club shooting on Farrow Road
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at Club Phoenix on Farrow Road on Monday.
National Weather Service releases Hurricane Dorian projected path
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---Stay up to date with the very latest developments as we continue to track #HurricaneDorian now hitting the Bahamas with winds upwards of 180 mph. As a Category 5 hurricane. According to the…
Governor McMaster issues mandatory coastal evacuations Monday
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- Sunday, September 1st, Governor Henry McMaster on ordered mandatory evacuations for several coastal counties in preparation of Hurricane Dorian which is now a category 5 on track to make landfall in…
Gov. McMaster stresses preparedness as Dorian continues across Atlantic
(WCIV) — Governor McMaster told South Carolina residents to be prepared as Hurricane Dorian bears down on the Bahamas Sunday afternoon. With landfall along the coast anywhere from Florida to the Carolinas not being ruled out, Gov. McMaster said they're…
Man shot at Eastover bar
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating after a man was shot at a local bar Sunday morning. The incident happened at 2:33am at Tony's Lounge located in the 2400 block of Congaree Road in Eastover. Officials say one man was…
State agencies preparing for Dorian
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sunday morning the South Carolina Emergency Management division tweeted "The South Carolina Emergency Operations Center is now at Operational Condition One: Full Alert. All state emergency response team agencies are activated to…
Cat 5 Hurricane Dorian now strongest in modern records for NW Bahamas
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) -- Hurricane Dorian is now a category 5 storm with 160 mph sustained winds, according to the national Hurricane center. Hurricane Dorian has become the "strongest hurricane in modern records" for the northwestern Bahamas, according to…
Four people and 2 dogs attacked by Coyote in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Four people and two dogs were attacked and injured by a Coyote in Richland County Saturday morning. The Richland County Sheriff's Department and the Department of Natural Resources responded to the incident at 6:30am at the Crossroads…
