New commission studying flooding in SC to meet for 1st time
Gov. Henry McMaster is holding the first meeting of a new commission on flooding after a once in a lifetime flood, Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Florence
North Carolina mother charged in death of one year old son
A Union County, North Carolina mother is charged in the death of her toddler son after police say she drove through floodwaters during hurricane Florence.
Mother charged after 1-year-old son died in Hurricane Florence
The mother of a 1-year-old who was swept into floodwaters created by Hurricane Florence has been charged in the boy’s death.
8 Foot alligator crawls into flooded dog park
A scaly 8 foot unwanted guest makes an appearance at a flooded South Carolina dog park.
Columbia Police Department deploys team to Coast to aid Florence Victims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Columbia Police Department has deployed a team of officers to help people in need following Hurricane Florence. The team, made up of 6 officers, left Sunday afternoon for a week long deployment to Horry County. The team will assist with various Hurricane Florence flood relief efforts. The Columbia Police Department is one of the many law enforcement…
Expert: Hurricane Florence is the nation’s second rainiest storm in 70 years
WASHINGTON (AP) – A top rainfall meteorologist calculates that Hurricane Florence is the nation’s second rainiest storm in 70 years. Ken Kunkel, a meteorologist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and North Carolina State University, finds that only last year’s Hurricane Harvey rained more over a 14,000 square mile area than Florence during a four-day period. Scientists say climate change likely…
Flooding causes power plant to shut down
A power plant in Wilmington was forced to shutdown Friday after flooding from Hurricane Florence had caused breached in their dam.
Farmers lose livestock in devastating floods from Hurricane Florence
The flooding from Hurricane Florence has affected millions, and ABC’s Andrea Blanford has the full story of how farmers have seen their livestock decimated.
Consumer officials urge you to be cautious of Fake Charities during disasters
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sadly, with so many open hearts that want to donate during a hurricane, there are scammers looking for open wallets. The SC Department of Consumer Affairs has some tips for you to avoid being scammed by fake charities. If you’re donating, the department says give to well known charities. Also, know where your money is going and never…
Florence Donations being collected by ‘Columbia Relief’, here’s how to donate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–An organization is putting together the relief effort right here in the Midlands. Columbia Relief has set up drop off locations across the area for items storm victims may need. The organization is working in partnership with Harvest Hope, the Red Cross, the United Way and other organizations. They’re looking for items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, clothing, food,…
