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Midlands groups step up to help Pee Dee area through flooding

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Both North and South Carolina are feeling the effects of Florence and many are needing supplies because of flooding. Here in the Midlands, we are no stranger to flooding and flood recovery after 2015. Now, plenty of groups around town are stepping up to help out.   “These storms are difficult. And it’s hard for the community. So…

Nichols community reliving nightmare of 2016 flooding

NICHOLS, SC (WOLO) – People in the small town of Nichols are reliving a nightmare. Experts say that homes that were flooded during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 will likely be flooded again. Most of the homes in the Pee Dee community were left vacant for months after flood waters rushed in two years ago. In last year’s state budget, lawmakers…

Deputies: Attempted murder suspect shot victim at close range with a shotgun

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – An attempted murder suspect was arrested Monday (9/17) in Sumter County, two days after deputies say he shot a victim at close range with a shotgun after an argument. Vito Wright, 42, was arrested on several charges including attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted…

Be careful of Flash Flooding say SC officials, in wake of Florence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Flooding brought on by Hurricane Florence is washing away roads and destroying homes in parts of South Carolina. State Emergency officials are warning residents of the dangers of flooding, they say areas in the coast could see rivers reach above flood stage even into Tuesday and Wednesday. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has the story from SC EMD officials….