COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Officials in Beaufort County say they aren’t ready to allow residents back on Hilton Head Island and other barrier islands. The county said in a news release that there is still major damage to clean up and infrastructure that must be repaired, including a sinkhole on the Harbor Island Causeway leading to Hunting and Fripp islands….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Nick Chubb ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns and Georgia bounced back from a Hail Mary loss to Tennessee to beat South Carolina 28-14 on Sunday in a game pushed back a day because of Hurricane Matthew. The Bulldogs (4-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) turned things around by doing what they do best, running repeatedly and…
ABC NEWS- (AP)– Forecasters say life-threatening flooding will continue over portions of eastern North Carolina that have received record rains from Matthew. Meanwhile, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory says eight people have died as a result of the storm. Authorities are searching for five people. McCrory says dangerous flooding will last into next week. Thousands of people had to be rescued…
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…
Across the Midlands there are a number of schools that will remain closed due to Hurricane Matthew while others will open their doors.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )– The Richland County Coroner has announced the death of a Midlands man, believed related to Hurricane Mathew. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 66 year old David L. Outlaw, was a resident of National Health Care and was found around 7:48 a.m. Saturday outside of his home. Watts says Outlaw was pinned beneath his wheelchair, face down,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )–Some Coastal residents can now return to their homes following evacuation orders. Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday lifted the order for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties. But residents in Beaufort, Georgetown, Horry and Jasper counties are still under evacuation orders, while crews assess damage. Acvordi g to SC EMD, returning residents are encouraged…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Many South Carolina residents are cleaning up debris, assessing damage or waiting on officials to say when they can return to their home after Hurricane Mathew. FEMA has provided some tips on what to to After the Hurricane: After the Hurricane · Listen to local officials for updates and instructions. Return home only when authorities indicate it…
COLUMBIA, SC (SCEMD ) –People affected by Hurricane Matthew should be aware of potential scams that could come in the form of emails, phone calls, text messages, and others. Scams of this kind are often times used against individuals in areas that have recently been affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Matthew. Keep the following tips in mind when…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Nikki Haley says assessment began Saturday and continues through Sunday and possibly Monday, in areas hit hard by Hurricane Mathew. Haley says they will wait on counties and emergency crews to get into the areas and assess. We will know what roads are closed, what bridges are passable says Haley. In the next few days you’ll…
