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UPDATE: Pine Grove Elementary classes go to E-Learning following ruptured pipe

Richland School District 1 says a ruptured water line was identified as the cause for the flooding that led to classes being canceled today at Pine Grove Elementary School.
Kenneil Mitchell, Jessica Mejia, Rob Dew,

Richland School District 1 says a ruptured water line was identified as the cause for the flooding that led to classes being canceled today at Pine Grove Elementary School.

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Bridges Re-Open in Clarendon County

ABC Columbia Site Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–After more than 18 months several bridges damaged in the October 2015 flood reopened Thursday. The Bridges in Clarendon County are off Highway 301, North of Manning. The bridges were washed away when the Black River crested back in 2015. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Flood
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Severe Weather Floods Downtown Streets, Strands Drivers

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Severe weather prompted flash flood warnings across the Midlands. From the usual areas near downtown at Whaley street and Main, to areas that don’t normally see flooding, streets were underwater Wednesday afternoon. Columbia Fire officials barricaded Saluda Avenue in Five Points, and Whaley at Main. Drivers were stranded across parts of downtown. We saw flooding near Taylor…
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Tiny SC Town Under Water :Scenes from a Boat Ride

ABC Columbia Site Staff

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 the rushing water. The National Guard and SLED are conducting patrols and search and rescue. In this story, ABC Columbia’s Grace Joyal surveyed the flooding from a boat, and describes what she saw….
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Historic Flood Anniversary: Homeowner Help

ABC Columbia Site Staff

Columbia, SC (WOLO)–It’s been a year since the Midlands was devastated by the Historic October Flood. Many families are still working to repair and recover. The Red Cross helped one such family,  James and Persilla Henry. They among thousands were impacted by the flood. According to the Red Cross,  due to the flood, their Columbia home developed a significant mold…
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Family Devastated by Flood to see Restored Home

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s been almost a years since the Midlands was devastated by the Historic October Flood. Many families are still working to repair and recover. On Tuesday, The Red Cross will help James and Persilla Henry, one of the families impacted by the flood. According to the Red Cross,  due to the flood, their Columbia home developed a significant…
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Watch: SC Groups Sending Flood Aid to Louisiana

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina knows all too well the needs after a devastating flood. Now many in the Midlands are sending aid to Louisiana in the wake of flooding in that state. Employess at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina have filled three vans, a truck and a trailer with supplies bound for Louisiana. The Red Cross…