COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Flooding brought on by Hurricane Florence is washing away roads and destroying homes in parts of South Carolina. State Emergency officials are warning residents of the dangers of flooding, they say areas in the coast could see rivers reach above flood stage even into Tuesday and Wednesday. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has the story from SC EMD officials….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Florence hammered parts of the Carolinas, caused severe flooding in some areas and tragically several people died. New Bern and Wilmington, North Carolina were hit particularly hard. Many people are in shelters and those that remained in their homes are without electricity, food and necessary hygiene essentials Several state and local agencies in both the Carolinas…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – While the hurricane-force winds have ended, the dangers posed by Florence are still achingly real for so many in the Carolinas. A 1-year-old boy who was separated from his mother in North Carolina is the latest confirmed casualty. The Union County Sheriff’s Office said rescue teams had located the body of Kaiden Lee-Welch, who went missing…
As Florence becomes a Tropical Depression, SCEMD is giving updates and the State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational 24 hours a day until further notice.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits the Carolinas. The Primary Information telephone number is (803) 545-3300 for information Florence. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials discussed the status of shelters in South Carolina, updating the number of shelters open and the number of people in those shelters. Officials say 80 shelters remain open in South Carolina. According to officials, the National Guard has delivered over 6,000 cots to the shelters. Officials say they are making plans to move from Hurricane…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the Governor’s office, evacuation orders for Horry and Georgetown counties will be lifted Sunday morning at 9 AM. Saturday, Governor Henry McMaster lifted evacuation orders for all other previously evacuated zones. Per the Goverrnor’s office: Beginning at 9 AM Sunday , the governor will have restored local officials’ authority over school schedules and all state government offices will be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday State Emergency officials, along with the governor updated the state with the latest on tropical storm Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service said there is still the potential for rain and flooding. The wind speeds have varied across the Midlands and the coast. Officals say the highest winds so far are at 61 mph at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a briefing on Florence at approximately 2:30pm et. McMaster will speak from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. ABC Columbia will carry the Governor’s briefing live on air. Plus, download our ABC Columbia app for Florence updates. State officials…
