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Hampton Fire Dept. investigating fire at Varnville Elementary School
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Hampton Fire Department is investigating after a fire broke out at Varnville Elementary. According to the Fire Department, it happened in the schools main office. The main office was damaged and adjacent rooms and other areas of the school suffered smoke damage. The department...
Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority warns of contaminated water
SOUTH CAROLINA (WTOC) - The Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is cautioning residents to stay away from flood waters. BJWSA says you should not enter, contact or consume any floodwater. BJWSA crews have reported sanitary sewer infrastructure (pump stations and other manholes) have been flooded in much of the...
Former Columbia mayoral candidate and wife arrested; investigators seeking victims
A former Columbia mayor candidate, realtor, and pastor has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes against a minor. The Richland County Sheriff's Department arrested Irwin Wilson in late July. Investigators also arrested his wife, Rita Wilson, for unlawful conduct towards a child. She has since been released on bond.
Resident who lives in flood-prone area of Richland County begs state to take action
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Homeowner in a flood-prone area of Richland County is begging the South Carolina Department of Transportation to assist with overgrown storm drains causing upwards of 2 feet of flooding in his backyard. Now, the homeowner is fearful that Tropical Storm Debby could make this flooding...
Sandbags available in Colleton County as river expected to rise
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Residents in Colleton County can pick up sandbags Wednesday as additional flooding is expected this week. Sandbags are available from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. behind Colleton County Fire-Rescue Headquarters on Mable T. Willis Boulevard. You are asked to bring a shovel and use caution while traveling. “There are numerous […]
Mapped: Who’s seen the greatest rainfall from Debby
Hurricane Debby made landfall on Monday along Florida’s Big Bend and since has produced heavy rainfall along the Southeast. States of emergency were issued in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina ahead of the heavy rainfall. Communities in the Palmetto State were expecting the heaviest rainfall with 1-2 feet of rainfall possible.
Walmart reopens in Moncks Corner after tornado damage
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – The Moncks Corner Walmart is back to serving customers after Tuesday’s tornado destroyed store windows and damaged ceilings. “Thanks to our amazing associates and the leadership here at Moncks Corner Walmart we are back open! The associates came in to make sure we are still here for our community,” the […]
Colleton County urges evacuation as McGrady Dam could potentially fail
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Colleton County officials say the McGrady Dam has the potential to fail and urged residents in the surrounding area to evacuate as a precaution. The McGrady Dam is near the intersection of Cane Branch Rd and Cavanaugh Rd. Colleton County Fire Rescue officials said in an update Tuesday the dam […]
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