COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered mandatory evacuations for parts of the South Carolina Coast, due to Hurricane Florence. The Governor says the coastal counties will evacuate Tuesday beginning…
The Red Cross is getting ready for the possible arrival of Hurricane Florence. Click here to find out how you can help.
State Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that state's price-gouging law is in effect.
Today both Governor Henry McMaster and Democratic Gubernatorial nominee James Smith announced they are suspending all campaign activities until the storm has passed.
Adjutant General Robert Livingston announced this afternoon that there are currently 1,600 South Carolina National Guardsmen and women on active duty in response to Hurricane Florence.
The YMCA of Columbia Association announced today that its Lexington, Northwest and Jeep Rogers locations will be holding all-day daycare for children ages 5-12.
A sex offender in Lexington County was sentenced to 13 years incarceration after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
The City of Columbia has released a list of roads that commonly flood during severe weather, and urges drivers to use caution while driving in these areas.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Special Olympics South Carolina has decided to cancel upcoming events in light of weather expected to hit South Carolina and its potential impact. September Slammer, The State Tennis Tournament has been canceled and will NOT…
The following schools will be closed in response to Executive Order from Henry McMaster
COLUMBIA, SC WOLO)-- Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control are telling owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels. DHEC says the water…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here is a look at the Lane Reversals and Evacuation Routes that have been ordered by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. These will take place Tuesday at Noon ET. Per the Governor's office: The S.C. Department of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday issued an Executive Order 2018-30, which orders school closures and closures of all state government offices. Per the Governor's office: The order is for all non-essential personnel in the following counties,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered mandatory evacuations for parts of the South Carolina Coast, due to Hurricane Florence. The Governor says the coastal counties will evacuate Tuesday beginning at Noon. Eight SC counties will be impacted:…
[gtxvideo vid='X1NAEljQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X1NAEljQ.jpg' vtitle='Live Update from SC EMD: Officials urge you to prepare'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia's Angela Rogers has an update from SC EMD. Officials there are keeping an eye on Hurricane Florence, telling everyone that now is…
ATLANTA (AP) - Hurricane Florence has strengthened into a Category 3 storm with 115 mph (185 kph) maximum-sustained winds as it swirls toward the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Florence is expected to be an…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As Hurricane Florence churns in the Atlantic, state officials want you to be prepared. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a guide to keep you and your family safe. Here is a list of safety precautions…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster says South Carolina is in preparation mode for the potential impact from Florence. The Governor on Sunday asked for a Federal disaster declaration in advance of Hurricane Florence potential impact. According to the governor,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The S.C. Attorney General has announced that gasoline price-gouging laws are now in effect in South Carolina after Gov. McMaster's State of Emergency declaration. “With the possibility that Tropical Storm Florence could make landfall in South Carolina,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster days he has submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency declaration in anticipation of the possible impact from Hurricane Florence. In an update Sunday, The governor says he…
