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President Declares Major Disaster in SC, 13 Counties to get Aid

[gtxvideo vid='BP9GvSNO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BP9GvSNO.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley Updates Hurricanre Mathew Recovery'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Barack Obama declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 13 counties most…

Univ. South Carolina Employment Expert on Jobs and The Hurricane

[gtxvideo vid='eFbEUFrv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eFbEUFrv.jpg' vtitle='Univ. South Carolina Employment Expert on Jobs and The Hurricane'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In addition to the downed trees and power outages, some in the Midlands and across the State are missing work due to the flooding. In…

SC DOT: Updates on Interstates/Road Closures

[gtxvideo vid='NuaBkS46' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NuaBkS46.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT: Updates on Interstates/Road Closures'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Transportation Secretary Christy Hall gave an update Tuesday on the state of the roads, interstates and bridges due to Hurricane Mathew. All Interstates are open in…

Voter Registration Deadline Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Election Commission is extending the voter registration deadline because of Hurricane Matthew. The original deadline was Saturday, but that has been extended until Tuesday. If you are a voter, registering by mail, you must…

ONE SC Relief Fund: Hurricane Mathew Victim Aid

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…

Watch: Charleston Update: Post Hurricane

[gtxvideo vid='eHZjohn3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eHZjohn3.jpg' vtitle='Charleston Update: Post Hurricane'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-Along East Bay Street in Charleston restaurants are back open and people are out taking advantage of the beautiful weather today. You'd certainly never know a massive hurricane blew threw here…

SC Debris Help Hotline, Donation Information

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  South Carolina officials have established a help line for homeowners needing debris in the wake of Hurricane Mathew. Here is a list of important numbers and information as the state moves forward with clean up. From SC…

Video: A look at Charleston Beach Damage

[gtxvideo vid='KQhKSPlE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KQhKSPlE.jpg' vtitle='Video: A look at Charleston Beach Damage'] Charleston, SC (WOLO)-- Charleston residents are cleaning up Monday after Hurricane Mathew tore up the coast with winds and rain and storm surge. In Folly Beach, sand dunes were covered…

Major Damage Being Assessed in Beaufort County

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…

Georgia Tops USC, 28-14 Sunday

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…

Video: Hurricane Mathew’s Path: Fl, SC, NC

[gtxvideo vid='Kya8irt3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Kya8irt3.jpg' vtitle='Video: Hurricane Mathew's Path: Fl, SC, NC'] 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…

One SC Fund Expands to Help Hurricane Mathew Victims

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…

School Closings/Openings

Across the Midlands there are a number of schools that will remain closed due to Hurricane Matthew while others will open their doors.

Coroner: Midlands Death Related to Hurricane Mathew

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…

After the Hurricane: What to Do

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…

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