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.
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Lyft providing discounted rides to shelters during Hurricane Dorian
Lyft has announced their partnership with United Way and 211 to provide discounted rides to shelters for those evacuating to shelters during Hurricane Dorian.
Airbnb offering free housing to Hurricane Dorian evacuees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Airbnb has launched its “Open Homes Program,” which provides free housing to displaced residents and disaster relief workers impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The program is available through Sept. 16. Airbnb began the program in 2012 to…
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.
State officials preparing for worst from Hurricane Dorian
South Carolina officials are working around the clock, preparing for the worst from 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-…
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…
Psychological test added for potential SC prison workers
The South Carolina prison system is adding a psychological test to the drug screenings for new guards and other employees.
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.
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…
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…
SC Governor declares State of emergency ahead of Dorian
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian. According to the Governor's office, Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and urges South Carolinians to prepare…
Tracking Dorian: Safety tips from SCEMD
As Hurricane Dorian moves closer to the East Coast, officials with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) say it’s not too late to get prepared in case a future storm comes this way.
Update: Deputies say missing teen in Sumter County is found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office officials say a missing 16-year-old girl Janya Bradley has been found safe.
