Hurricane Harvey

Donation Drive: University of South Carolina Harvey Relief

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina is doing its part to help those reeling from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Today USC is hosting a donation drive at four different locations for Hurricane Harvey victims. They’ll be collecting personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies at locations near the Russell House , Alumni Center and Greene Street. Students, faculty, staff…

Helping Hand: Join ABC Columbia for ‘Day of Giving’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The devastation in Houston and surrounding areas in Texas has so many people asking how they can help.  You can join us here at ABC in the effort to get Houston back on its feet. Our Network has announced a Day of Giving. Starting at Five am Thursday morning, ABC will host a ‘Day of Giving’ set to…

Governor McMaster Signs Order Sending State Aid to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina is sending more aid to Texas. Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order placing the South Carolina National Guard on state duty after a request from the Texas governor. McMaster says the state’s Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team is deploying. Among the other outlets of aid, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is sending 18…

U.S. Dept. of Labor Approves Grant for Hurricane Harvey Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – The U.S. Department of Labor has approved an initial $10 million grant to help with cleanup and recovery efforts in Texas. “The American workforce—along with our volunteers and first responders—is the greatest in the world,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. “Together, we will recover and rebuild Southeast Texas. The Department of Labor is here…