COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For a list of emergency shelters…
[gtxvideo vid='ffWf60wm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ffWf60wm.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster: Florence is here to stay for a while'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster says that South Carolina should prepare for a long few days with now, Tropical Storm Florence. McMaster says the storm is…
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SLED officials are warning residents and business owners to be aware of the potential for looters.
Richland County has opened a shelter for pets to help evacuees during Tropical Storm Florence.
Effects from Tropical Storm Florence can be felt in the Midlands, even though it's still not here.
Tropical Storm Florence raises concerns in one area of North Carolina that could see mudslides because of the storm.
Tropical Storm Florence has begun to reach the Midlands
ABC Columbia's Angela Rogers heads back out to SCEMD to find out the latest on Tropical Storm Florence.
Storm surges kill more people in a hurricane than anything else. Never mind the winds that rip rooftops from homes. It's the water - from storm surge, flooding and ocean drowning - that kills nearly 9 out of 10 people in storms like Florence.
ABC Columbia anchor Josh Berry hits the road to give you a look at conditions in the Midlands as residents wait on the arrival of Tropical Storm Florence.
Florence has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but not before killing at least 5 people in her path. See the full story here.
Local and statewide reports of outages, according to SCE&G.
[gtxvideo vid='9SmVD7LF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9SmVD7LF.jpg' vtitle='Florence: Power Outage information'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during Hurricane Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can…
Here is a list of additional shelters that have now opened for operation in Richland County.
[gtxvideo vid='WJzOQf4l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WJzOQf4l.jpg' vtitle='SC Officials on Hurricane Florence: Update on Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday the Governor and state leaders updated the state with the latest on Hurricane Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service said there are numerous hazards…
[gtxvideo vid='yzGaA1TJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yzGaA1TJ.jpg' vtitle='SC Power Crews at the ready for Hurricane Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of the most widespread effects of this storm could likely be mass power outages. SCE&G announced they're prepared to respond to what could potentially be…
Hurricane Florence is slamming into the East Coast, knocking out power in North Carolina, dropping torrential rains and inundating several areas with floodwater. Here is a look at the dangerous storm by the numbers: 105 mph: As the storm made…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Hurricane Florence, Richland County Officials announced offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials. According to the county, emergency officials continue to monitor…
