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Speedy Tropical Storm Hanna charges for Carolinas
By JEFFREY COLLINS and MIKE BAKER, The Associated Press | Leave a CommentMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Tropical Storm Hanna picked up speed Friday as it cruised toward the Carolinas, promising to deliver gusty winds and heavy rain during a dash up the Eastern Seaboard that could wash out the weekend for millions of people. Read More »
Hanna's shift may mean effects in eastern Orangeburg County
By T&D Staff | 1 comment(s)Orangeburg County emergency officials are considering opening up some shelters in the eastern part of the county for residents in mobile homes or “at risk” housing. Read More »
Sanford re-emphasizes call for voluntary evacuation
| Leave a CommentAs the track of Tropical Storm Hanna has narrowed to what looks to be the Georgetown area, Gov. Mark Sanford today issued a reminder to people in Horry, Georgetown, and now Charleston counties to consider evacuating if they’re in mobile homes or campers, on property in low-lying areas or on property in wind-prone areas. Read More »
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Safe Kids Super Saturday canceled
Due to threatening weather and the unavailability of Public Safety personnel, the 2008 Safe Kids Super Saturday event scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, September 6) has been canceled. The event will continue in the fall of 2009.
After restaurant wrecked, S.C. State standout hopes for better weekend
It was going to be Sidney Fulton’s weekend to shine.
Santee Cooper finalizes preparations for Hanna
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - With anticipated landfall by Tropical Storm Hanna hours away, Santee Cooper moved to its highest alert status, Condition 4, at noon today and finalized preparations to get employees safely through the storm and moving quickly through any necessary recovery actions.
Tracking Hanna
The latest satellite images and graphics showing Hanna's currently predicted path.
Officials mum about economic development project in Santee
SANTEE – A confidential economic development project described as being “in its infancy” sent the Santee Town Council behind closed doors with its attorney as well as District 39 S.C. Sen. John W. Matthews Jr. and District 2 Orangeburg County Councilman Johnny Ravenell Wednesday night.
University unveils new branding campaign
“The world needs visionaries.”
Police chief: Gang activities increase in community
BOWMAN – An increase in gang activities in Bowman during August was noted during the regular Bowman Town Council meeting on Sept. 2.
Tropical storms: Hanna heads for N.C. but Ike's path less certain
After a week full of meetings and preparations, Orangeburg County emergency officials were able to rest much easier Thursday as Tropical Storm Hanna appeared to be following a track that would spare the area.
Softball, music, food and more enjoyed at weekend event
EUTAWVILLE – The Annual Riverside Softball Tournament was held Labor Day weekend in Eutawville.
S.C. police agencies get $2.25 million in grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The U.S. Justice Department has awarded six South Carolina law enforcement agencies $2.25 million in grants to hire new officers.
Looming Hanna closes S.C. coastal schools
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston International Airport and colleges near the South Carolina coast are closing early as strong winds and rain arrive with Tropical Storm Hanna.
Stoked surfers seeking primo Hanna waves
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. - Austin Peer plopped his light blue surfboard on the sand Friday, just beyond the reach of the foaming waves, and silently plotted his return to the water.
'The goal is 100%' says former State Teacher of the Year
RISE S.C., a nonprofit organization dedicated to reforming, improving, and supporting public education, announced yesterday the launch of a major initiative to register educators for the November election.
