SCDNR Deploys to Florida
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SC DNR Crews Head to Florida for Search and Rescue
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–While the cleanup effort begins here in South Carolina, the people of Florida are facing a massive undertaking following the destruction left by Hurricane Irma. Tuesday morning, 28 South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Game Wardens deployed to Florida. They plan to aid in search and rescue efforts. Game Wardens we spoke with say they will go wherever they…
City, State Leaders Assessing Irma Damage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From downed trees to power lines, Tuesday residents and local leaders were working on clean up. Monday evening, ABC Columbia crews were on site as trees toppled over and into houses and cars in the City of Columbia. If you need help with clean up, SC EMD has released this information: SC 2-1-1 is working in collaboration…
Governor McMaster Commends State Leaders for Irma Response
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster said Tuesday’s briefing will most likely be his last regarding Irma. Now he is looking ahead, focusing on how to best clean up the debris the storm left behind. After permitting barrier island residents to go back home, Governor McMaster made a trip to the Lowcountry to survey the damage Irma left behind. Adjutant…
Traffic Across Midlands Heavy Due to Evacuees Heading Home
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’ve driven anywhere today that involved getting on an interstate you know traffic is certainly an issue. The SC Highway Patrol reports heavy congestion on I-77, 1-26, and I-20. Troopers say the increase in traffic is due to evacuees from Florida and Georgia returning home following Hurricane Irma. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Irma
Five More Days Of Power Outages Expected For SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Thousands are still without power in the Midlands, but crews are working round the clock to get those lights back on. SCE&G expects to have power restored for everyone in the Midlands within the next two to three days. For everyone in the state– including the coastal areas, within three to five days. Electric Co-Ops have…
Damage: Florida Deals with Aftermath of Irma
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SCDNR Crews Head to Florida
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Nearly 30 wardens with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are lending a helping hand in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Crews deployed around 10 this morning to assist with Hurricane Irma search and rescue efforts that continue in the Sunshine State. The Game Warden officials chosen are experienced in searching in rural…
City of Columbia Employee Killed Responding to TS Irma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson announced Tuesday that Assistant Superintendent Arthur D. Strudwick was killed in an accident while responding to a downed tree during the height of Tropical Storm Irma Monday. Wilson says, Sturdwick was an employee with the city’s Forestry and Beautification Division and served the city since December of 2001. Flags are being flown at half-staff…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice to Speak at USC Law School Dedication
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito will speak at the dedication for the University of South Carolina’s new law school.
