GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it's working to help animals stranded or left homeless by floodwaters after Hurricane Matthew. The society said in a news release Thursday that workers are…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for fall flowers and plants at the South Carolina Farmers Market. Due to Hurricane Mathew the Midlands Plant & Flower Festival has been rescheduled. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has rescheduled the 7th annual Midlands…
[gtxvideo vid='DtggLuOG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DtggLuOG.jpg' vtitle='Cabon Monoxide Dangers/Generator Usage Tips'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Many hurricane victims could turn to generators in the coming days to help with power outages. But improper storage can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, say experts. Some people may…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Hurricane Mathew the Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence has now been rescheduled. According to the City, Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and the City of Columbia staff will host the 10th Anniversary of…
(AP) - For a storm that inflicted less damage than many had feared, Hurricane Matthew nevertheless impaired or destroyed more than 1 million structures, forced businesses from Florida, South Carolina, to North Carolina to close and put thousands temporarily out…
[gtxvideo vid='Pwbuuudb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pwbuuudb.jpg' vtitle='Faces of the Flood: Rescue and Search in NC '] Lumberton, NC (CNN)-- Hurricane Mathew has unleashed chaos in Lumberton, North Carolina where residents continue to deal with rising flood waters. Search and rescue are ongoing, aerial and…
[gtxvideo vid='hLaw8NhJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hLaw8NhJ.jpg' vtitle='Tiny SC Town Under Water :Scenes from a Boat Ride'] NICHOLS, SC (WOLO)- The tiny town of Nichols, South Carolina is under water from a barrage of flood waters after Hurricane Mathew. Homes, streets, cars demolished in…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Power continues to be restored to electric customers across South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Utility outage maps show that about 152,000 electric customers across the state remained without power on Wednesday afternoon. That's…
HORRY COUNTY, (AP)--Residents in Horry County will have to deal with river flooding into early next week. The National Weather Service in Wilmington reported Wednesday that the Waccamaw River was flooding in Conway and that could worsen by Monday. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a Richland County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Richland County Recreation Commission Executive Director James Brown, III. According to Wilson, Brown was indicted on 1 count Misconduct in Office.…
[gtxvideo vid='lfBKuElX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lfBKuElX.jpg' vtitle='How to Help Hurricane/Flood Victims in SC'] 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…
[gtxvideo vid='SZpp1buY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SZpp1buY.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia at the SC State Fair: Pizza on a Stick'] 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.…
[gtxvideo vid='cH79FiIr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cH79FiIr.jpg' vtitle='Insurance Expert on Hurricane Mathew Damage'] 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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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.
[gtxvideo vid='XY18hgW2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XY18hgW2.jpg' vtitle='SC DNR Patrolling Pee Dee, River Rescues'] 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…
[gtxvideo vid='mgboOiKv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mgboOiKv.jpg' vtitle='SLED Patrolling Rivers Areas, Damaged Counties'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SLED Chief Robert Keels says patrols are out in the damaged counties and the coastal areas hit hardest by Hurricane Mathew and the floods. Keel says SLED teams…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- A year after the historic 2015 floods, South Carolina farmers are recovering from another storm. State Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers says Hurricane Matthew has affected many of the farms affected after last October's rains caused what has…
[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…
MINNEAPOLIS (PRESS RELEASE) – Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced a donation of $400,000 to assist communities in the U.S. and Caribbean affected by Hurricane Matthew. The donation includes $100,000 in Target GiftCards to…
