Public, Private Sectors Work to Speed Recovery from Historic Storm
Though the sun is out and some flood waters are receding, there is still danger from ruptured streets, bridges and dams across the Midlands and across much of South Carolina. In the Midlands,...
View ArticleStorm Survivors Dig Out and Recall Experience
The cleanup process has begun for many Midlands residents following the historic rain and floods that hit the state over the weekend. Hampton Oliver and Tammy Moshier recall their rescues by good...
View ArticleHistoric Flood's Effect on SC Wildlife
As people are digging out from the effects of the state’s historic floods and keeping an eye out for what’s next, they may not be aware of the storm’s effects on another phase of South Carolina life:...
View ArticleDOT Begins Assessment of Road, Bridge Damage
As waters from the recent flood rush from the Midlands toward the coast, the South Carolina Department of Transportation already has 200 engineers in 35 teams inspecting roads and bridges to assemble...
View ArticlePost-Flood Road and Bridge Repairs in Full Swing
Road crews from the S.C. Dept. of Transportation are scattered across the state, repairing roads and bridges as swiftly as possible, though it will be months before all are back in service. On...
View ArticleFlood Also Separates Pets from Families
The recent flood took a toll on not just the human population: many pets were lost in the storm as well. Fortunately, Midlands animal adoption centers have ways to reunite many of these animals with...
View ArticleInsurance Agents Doing Their Part After Flood
Insurance agents have been in great demand since the recent floods that swept the state. Agent Courtney Young has been busy representing her clients with the insurance companies. She tells us that...
View ArticleFlood’s Effects Linger in Health Hazards
As flood waters continue to recede in South Carolina and the threat to roads, dams and property is diminishing, the water can still pose a hazard to the many South Carolinians who get their water...
View ArticleBeach Erosion Another Consequence of Rains and Floods
The recent rains, floods and storm surge produced by Hurricane Joaquin caused many areas of South Carolina’s beachfront to erode. Folly Beach lost approximately 400,000 cubic yards of sand to the...
View ArticleState Fair Returns with Strange and Memorable Food
One of the fall traditions in South Carolina is a visit to the South Carolina State Fair. Part of the tradition for many is eating food that we don’t normally eat. Today we talk with vendors of such...
View ArticleSummerville High Plays First Season Since Retirement of Legendary Football...
Over an incredible 63 years, John McKissick coached the Summerville High School Green Wave to an amazing 621 wins, the most of any football coach at any level, as well as 10 state championships. He...
View ArticleFEMA Deadlines Near for Those Who Lost Businesses or Jobs Due to Floods
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering Disaster Unemployment Assistance to eligible survivors who lost their jobs or businesses as a result of the recent floods in South Carolina. The...
View ArticlePolo Has Huge Economic Impact for Aiken
Though unseen by some, the large horse community of South Carolina has made polo a big industry in Aiken County. Tara Bostwick likens Aiken’s Whitney Field to the polo equivalent of the Augusta...
View ArticleSummerville High’s History-Making Kicker
Number 38 on the Summerville High School football team has a different approach to the game. That’s because #38 is different, a first for the Green Wave: she’s a girl. Emaleigh Tuggle came to the...
View ArticleFEMA Offers Free Legal Services to Flood Survivors
In the wake of October’s historic floods, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering legal services at no charge to people who can’t afford a lawyer. FEMA Public Information Officer Carl...
View ArticleFEMA Offers Free Crisis Counseling to Flood Victims
Many survivors of last month’s floods have gone through great emotional strain from dealing with the many aspects of trying to get their lives back in order. FEMA is offering counseling services at...
View ArticleApplying for SBA Loan May Mean More Assistance for Some Flood Victims
Even if a survivor of the recent floods in South Carolina doesn’t plan to accept a loan from the Small Business Association, he or she is encouraged to apply, because the application may make them...
View ArticleFEMA Ineligibility Letters May Not Be the Last Word
Some flood victims who applied for relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency received letters of ineligibility. But FEMA’s Carl Henderson that may just mean some detail was omitted , and...
View ArticleCivil War Sword Believed Lost to History Returns to The Citadel
Charles Courtney Tew was an educator, a soldier and, in 1846, was the first graduate of The Citadel. As a Colonel of the 2nd N.C. Regiment, he was killed at the battle of Antietam, His sword, a...
View ArticleUSC Library’s Special Collections Bring it World Renown
In a vault at the University of South Carolina’s Thomas Cooper Library reside numerous collections of rare books and papers from some of the world’s great writers – F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest...
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