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.
South Carolina Flood
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
Florence’s death toll and destruction
Florence has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but not before killing at least 5 people in her path. See the full story here.
Watch: Road Re-opens 8 months after October Flood
A road that was destroyed in October's once-in-a-lifetime flood re-opened Tuesday.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Transportation officials are looking to improve area roads and area Dams, after the October Flood. They’re holding a meeting for neighbors in Batesburg Leesville Wednesday. In Forest Acres, A road that was destroyed in October’s once-in-a-lifetime flood re-opened Tuesday. Rockbridge Road in Arcadia Lakes, near Forest Acres, was completed eight months after the flood and ahead…
Feds Provide More Than $219M in Grants After Flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two federal agencies report they have provided more than $219 million in grants and loans to help residents of South Carolina deal with the aftermath of last year’s flooding. A news release issued Tuesday said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $79 million in grants to survivors for housing and other essential needs…
Flood of Food Stamp Applications Raises Concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The number of South Carolinians approved for flood-related food stamp benefits is nearly double the number of people that have asked for federal flood aid. The Greenville News reports figures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State Department of Social Services show the state approved 184,173 applicants for one-time Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Holiday Shopping for Flood Survivors This Weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — This weekend survivors of South Carolina’s historic flooding will have a unique opportunity to select their own holiday gifts at a free private shopping experience. Shoppers will be able to shop for new bedding, toys, furniture and clothing beginning Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13 at Dutch Square Center. Brands Include: Aeropostale, Free People, GAP, Gerber…
Haley: SC Will Pay at Least $114 Million for Flood Damage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the state will need to pay at least another $114 million for its share of flood damage caused by the massive flood in October. Haley said at a news conference Tuesday she will ask lawmakers to use revenue generated by growth to pay that bill next year. The governor said…
