SC Farmers take a hit from Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused damage to many local farms, ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers has the full story in the video above.
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Gov. McMaster meets with responders to discuss strategy
Tuesday morning, Governor Henry McMaster met with representatives from the Air Force, National Guard and the Department of Defense to discuss strategy for storm relief moving forward.
Flooding has cut off entire communities in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – In North Carolina the flooding has reached catastrophic levels with entire communities cut off by rising waters. The death toll continues to climb as well as the total number of fatalities now reaching 32. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Florence
Pee Dee River nearing record highs as flood waters continue to rise
CHERAW, SC (WOLO) – The Pee Dee River is nearing record highs, prompting flood warning in Chesterfield County. Watch the live report above for the full story. Categories: Local News, National News, News, State Tags: Florence, SCNews
Darlington County Dealing with washed out roads, flooded streets
DARLINGTON, SC (WOLO)– In parts of the Palmetto State, especially Conway, Horry County, Marion and Darlington, flooding is a real danger. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier went to Darlington, where the flooding closed down major highways and destroyed roads. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Florence, South Carolina Flood
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…
‘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:…
Hundreds saved by volunteer rescue group
Over 500 people across the Carolina’s since Florence made landfall have been rescued by the Cajun Navy, a volunteer rescue group.
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…
Things to know if you want to volunteer following Florence
Today, President Donald Trump declared South Carolina and specifically eight counties, including Orangeburg as disaster areas.
