South Carolina, Hurricane Helene
South Carolina ramps up emergency response as Hurricane Helene nears
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has elevated the state's readiness and response to OPCON 2, as Hurricane Helene approaches.This decision follo
SC Governor declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued a State of Emergency in the state in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene.
Emergency management officials prepare the state for Hurricane Helene
Flash flood and tornado warnings sound off all over South Carolina as Hurricane Helene prepares to land in Florida. Emergency management officials have warned t
Gov. Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to
‘We’ve been through this before’: South Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Helene
The first bands of rain and gusty winds from Hurricane Helene arrived in South Carolina on Thursday morning, and state officials are preparing to respond to potential impacts from the storm. “We’ve been through this before many,
Biden Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Emergency DeclarationToday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in
Gov. McMaster declares State of Emergency
Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Helene. “Although South Carolina will likely avoid the brunt of Hurricane Helene’s impacts, the storm is still expected to bring dangerous flooding,
McMaster declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
As South Carolina prepares for the impacts of heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks, here's what issuing a state of emergency does
Helene in South Carolina updates: 5 deaths reported in Upstate; thousands still without power
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The storm left thousands without power across the state.
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SC governor declares state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene
The order activates the state's emergency operations plan and asks the South Carolina Emergency Management Division ...
SC emergency management official charged with drug crime
The now-former chief spokesman for South Carolina’s Emergency Management Division is accused of distributing meth in the ...
Two failing dams in North Carolina force urgent evacuations after days of heavy rain
Two major dams in North Carolina were at risk or in the process of failing, forcing evacuations after Hurricane Helene ...
Live updates: AP reports 17 deaths from Helene in South Carolina, including 2 firefighters
Trees are down, power is out and businesses are reporting closures and late starts in the aftermath of the storm ...
North Carolina dam failure prompts mandatory evacuation
Residents in Lake Lure, North Carolina are being asked to evacuate after excessive rain has threatened a local dam. LAKE LURE ...
SC Emergency Management Division advises against calling 911 for non-emergencies
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is advising people not to call 911 during Helene unless it’s an ...
Gov. Cooper to share another update on Hurricane Helene
Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to be joined by Emergency Management officials at 11 a.m. Friday to share another update about ...