Hurricane Mathew

Update from Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia has crews across the coast taking a look at the latest conditions in our state. In Myrtle Beach Friday, the beaches were mostly deserted and the hotels and stores boarded up. ABC Columbia’s Beth Rousseau reports from Myrtle Beach. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Hurricane Mathew, Myrtle Beach

Red Cross Manning Shelters during Hurricane, Looking for Volunteers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Red Cross is working to prepare volunteers, aid and man shelters during Hurricane Mathew. The Red Cross says it, along with its partners have opened evacuation shelters across the state.  The Red Cross encourages anyone coming to a shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family: prescription and emergency medications, extra clothing,…

City of Columbia Urges Drivers to avoid Flood Prone Streets During Severe Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ahead of Hurricane Mathew City of Columbia officials are reminding drivers to take care around certain intersections that tend to flood during severe weather. Here is a list of flood prone areas according to the City: Main and Whaley Gervais and Laurens Blossom and Henderson Blossom and Saluda Harden and Santee Monroe and Maple Wheat and Amherst Adger…

SC Dept. Public Safety Plan on Lane Reversal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Public Safety Director speaks on the plan for lane reversals, SC Dept. of Public Safety and SCDOT  have closed eastbound lanes of I-26, starting in Columbia at I-77 heading towards Charleston. All lanes on I-26 will be moving westbound from I-526 in Charleston toward I-77 in Columbia.  Travel will only be possible in one…

SCDOT : Lane Reversals Expected Through Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall says they plan to run lane reversals through Friday morning for the Hurricane Mathew evacuation. Officials say it is important to note that if you get into the reverse lanes from the coast, know you are going all the way to Columbia. Make sure you have enough gas, say officials. So…

Lexington 2 Bus Drivers Answer Call for Aid During Hurricane Mathew Preps

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (Lexington 2 Release) — Lexington 2 School Bus Drivers added to the list of Midlands residents helping out in the Evacuation of the Coast. According to a release from Lexington 2 , the Bus Drivers volunteered to help transport evacuees from Charleston to Greenville, or anywhere else they needed to go to find safety.  Cliff Jones, Lexington…