What you need to know to help Hurricane Florence victims
Several organizations throughout the Midlands are taking donations and asking for supplies to help the victims of Hurricane Florence.
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Columbia issues West Nile Virus alert
The City of Columbia has issued a West Nile Virus alert after two more dead birds were found testing positive for the virus.
Flooding has cut off entire communities in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – In North Carolina the flooding has reached catastrophic levels with entire communities cut off by rising waters. The death toll continues to climb as well as the total number of fatalities now reaching 32. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Florence
Pee Dee River nearing record highs as flood waters continue to rise
CHERAW, SC (WOLO) – The Pee Dee River is nearing record highs, prompting flood warning in Chesterfield County. Watch the live report above for the full story. Categories: Local News, National News, News, State Tags: Florence, SCNews
Nichols SC already seeing high flood waters
ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier attempted to enter Nichols, S.C. to tell us more about potential flooding, but water levels were already too high for the crew to make it through.
A look at flooding in Chesterfield County
CHESTERFIELD, CHERAW (WOLO)– Parts of South Carolina and North Caroling continue to deal with rising water levele. Cheraw in Chesterfield county is taking on more water than it can handle, roads are washing away and people are being forced from their homes. The Pee Dee River is the biggest concern. ABC’S Courtney Francisco has more. Categories: Local News, News, State
Darlington County Dealing with washed out roads, flooded streets
DARLINGTON, SC (WOLO)– In parts of the Palmetto State, especially Conway, Horry County, Marion and Darlington, flooding is a real danger. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier went to Darlington, where the flooding closed down major highways and destroyed roads. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Florence, South Carolina Flood
SC Officials asking Volunteers to coordinate efforts, check SC EMD site for ways to help
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–While seeing images of rescuers may inspire many of you to jump into action, State officials are asking you ‘not’ to self deploy. Authorities at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division say working during a disaster is complex, with plans and procedures already in place. Officials say volunteers that show up, may slow down recovery efforts. Officials suggest…
Healthy Carolinas Farmers Market happening each Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Taking place today, the Healthy Carolina Farmer’s Market on Greene Street. The University of South Carolina, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, host the vendor fair and farmer’s market of healthy, sustainable and locally sourced food and products from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. each Tuesday during the academic year. Staff, students, faculty…
Richland County searches for suspected burglar
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man suspected of a Decker Boulevard Burglary.
