COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Nikki Haley and the Central Carolina Community Foundation are increasing fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help victims of Hurricane Matthew. The One SC Fund helps South Carolinians recover from natural disasters, it’s first project was to aid Flood Victims in the Historic Floods last October. According to officials, One SC has distributed $2,000,000…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year when the rides are ready and the tasty treats are in abundance at the South Carolina State Fair. ABC Columbia News hit the midway to sample some of the newest fair food. Tyler Ryan gets to sample the new treat : ‘Pizza on a stick’ Categories: Local News, News, State
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– For many that are facing damage to their homes due to Hurricane Mathew, the last thing you may want to think about is Insurance. But navigating the process can sometimes be difficult. ABC Columbia spoke with an insurance expert, University of South Carolina Robert Hartwig, who says it is important to act fast. Categories: Local News, News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Come hit the midway with ABC Columbia for the South Carolina State Fair. Stop by our ABC Columbia Booth and take a selfie at the “Main and Gervais” sign. Meet the ABC Columbia Team and watch ABC Columbia News at 6pm each weeknight Live from the South Carolina State Fair. Categories: Local News Tags: SC State…
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – Residents along the flooded Waccamaw River are urging would-be tourists to stay away from the disaster area so they do not cause further damage. Homeowners tell the Sun News of Myrtle Beach that they are used to sightseers when the river floods, but recently they have had to yell at speeding boaters who are producing wakes…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – This year, when you plan your trip to the South Carolina State Fair, you can exchange your ride voucher for a Pay-One-Price wristband to enjoy unlimited rides all day, for the first time ever! That is just one of several new additions to this year’s fair. New rides: The Freak Out, Chopper Charlie and The Tornado Here’s the Grandstand schedule: Wednesday,…
(AP)– Hurricane Matthew impaired or destroyed more than 1 million structures, forced businesses from Florida to North Carolina to close and put thousands temporarily out of work. Goldman Sachs estimates the storm probably caused $10 billion in damage overall. Insurance companies will likely be liable for about $4 billion to $6 billion of that total, according to an estimate Saturday…
ABC Columbia’s Grace Joyal describes what she saw and heard on her visit to Nichols Tuesday.
The Pee Dee town of Nichols, home to about 400 people, remained underwater Tuesday, after the Lumber and Little Pee Dee Rivers swelled, causing flash flooding.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials are monitoring the Pee Dee and Waccamaw rivers as the flooding potential could rise when the rivers crest. SC DNR Officials gave an update on emergency operations , according to SC DNR there are 109 officers deployed providing search and rescue and high water recovery. Officers with DNR are going door to door in areas…
