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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…

Florence Donations being collected by ‘Columbia Relief’, here’s how to donate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–An organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is working in partnership with Harvest Hope, the Red Cross, the United Way and other organizations. They’re looking for items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, clothing, food,…

Korean leaders meet in Pyongyang for potentially tough talks

South Korean President Moon Jae-in began his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday with possibly his hardest mission to date — brokering some kind of compromise to keep North Korea’s talks with Washington from imploding and pushing ahead with his own plans to expand economic cooperation and bring a stable peace to the Korean Peninsula.

‘Serve and Connect’ hosts Flood Supply Donation Drop off

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to help Florence victims, do you have extra Hurricane supplies you could donate to flood victims? Here’s how you can help.  Serve and Connect and Local Law Enforcement are hosting a Community Drive. ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson was live at one of the drop off sites. The drop-off locations include: Richland County Sheriff Department:…

Darlington County faces more flooding and damaged roads

DARLINGTON,SC (WOLO)- The Northern part of the state got pounded by rain, and flooding still a major danger. Roads turned into rivers as water continues to rise in the Carolinas making it hard for drivers to maneuver through. “A flash flood is called a flash flood because it comes and goes in a flash,” Henry McMaster said. Flash flood warnings…