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DSS requesting waiver to issue SNAP replacement benefits in SC

Oct 1, 2024 5:09 PM EDT

Tiffany Rigby,

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) says the department is requesting a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that if approved will allow DSS to automatically issue federally funded food replacement benefits to current SNAP recipients.

RCSD: Former deputy arrested on domestic violence charges

Oct 1, 2024 5:01 PM EDT

Tiffany Rigby,

A deputy has been terminated after his arrest for domestic violence charges, according to RCSD.

Santee Cooper tower collapses

Oct 1, 2024 4:07 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with Santee Cooper confirm that one of the company’s towers collapsed into the Congaree River. Officials say it is not affecting power distribution. A spokesperson for the Congaree Riverkeeper says the tower is just downstream of I-77 and upstream from the “big sandbar”. Officials are asking you to avoid this area and Santee Cooper will work…

President Biden to survey damage caused by Helene in the Carolinas

Oct 1, 2024 3:50 PM EDT

Tiffany Rigby,

President Joe Biden is making stops in the Carolinas to survey the impact of Helene on both states, according to the White House.

WATCH: SC Gov. holds another briefing on Helene recovery response

Oct 1, 2024 2:51 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Gov. Henry McMaster holds another media briefing Tuesday afternoon to provide more updates on the state’s response to the impacts of Helene.

2nd teen arrested for murder of 16-year-old, say deputies

Oct 1, 2024 1:58 PM EDT

Tiffany Rigby,

A second teen has been arrested in connection to the death of a 16-year-old, says Sumter County deputies.

SCDOT to shift traffic, permanently close I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road

Oct 1, 2024 1:49 PM EDT

Tiffany Rigby,

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will permanently close the I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road starting October 1, at 9 p.m.

Burning ban issued for 20 counties in SC

Oct 1, 2024 1:04 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a state forester’s burning ban for 20 counties.

Death toll in South Carolina rises to 33 after Hurricane Helene

Oct 1, 2024 12:38 PM EDT

ABC Team,

The death toll in South Carolina after Hurricane Helene passed through the southeast has risen to 33 Tuesday morning, according to the Department of Public Safety.

Hunting temporarily closed in multiple areas of SC due to Helene impacts

Oct 1, 2024 12:23 PM EDT

ABC Team,

The widespread effects of Hurricane Helene have led South Carolina to temporarily close hunting within several river systems so as to protect the wildlife being impacted by the flooding.

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RCSD: Former deputy arrested on domestic violence charges

Santee Cooper tower collapses

President Biden to survey damage caused by Helene in the Carolinas

WATCH: SC Gov. holds another briefing on Helene recovery response

2nd teen arrested for murder of 16-year-old, say deputies

SCDOT to shift traffic, permanently close I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road

Burning ban issued for 20 counties in SC

Death toll in South Carolina rises to 33 after Hurricane Helene

Hunting temporarily closed in multiple areas of SC due to Helene impacts

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