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Hampton County, SC Lowcountry hammered by Hurricane Helene
WEB1 day ago · Hurricane Helene hammered the Gulf Coast and the Southeastern seaboard before devastating inland areas of North Carolina and Tennessee, leaving more than 100 dead and causing an estimated $110 billion-plus in property damages, according to national media outlets. In South Carolina, more than 425,000 …
Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Where to find help, how to apply or …
WEB23 hours ago · There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone …
Bluffton resident recalls Hurricane Helene and help in aftermath
WEB2 hours ago · Reynolds, who has resided in Bluffton for 60 years, recalled the wicked night which was followed by many of his friends wanting to help him after the storm. He recalled his experiences as Hurricane Helene swept through his Bluffton neighborhood. "I was asleep when I heard something around 2 a.m. that shook the house," Reynolds said.
NWS confirms tornado Thursday morning in Bluffton as Helene …
WEB6 days ago · A tornado warning was issued from 7a.m. until 7:45 a.m. in the Bluffton area of Beaufort County, National Weather Service Meteorologist Emily McGraw said Thursday morning. The warning spawned a brief tornado in the area, McGraw said. "A radar signature indicated a tornado was on the ground," McGraw said.
Hampton County School District names its District Teacher of the …
WEB4 hours ago · Bluffton Today. 0:01. 1:25. Hampton County School District recently announced the recipient of its top teacher award. HCSD has named its 2024 District Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Nelson. The District Teacher of the Year award is an annual, peer-judged honor. A local committee composed of former Teachers of the Year visit each school and make ...
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WEBGrocery stores, restaurants, shops open in Upstate amid Hurricane Helene. NWS confirms tornado Thursday morning in Bluffton as Helene approaches Bluffton Township Fire District wins eighth Tunnel to Towers 5K trophy New industry bringing 143 new jobs to Jasper County Jasper sheriff's officer fired for dishonesty, five cases dismissed McMaster ...
Bluffton starts new year with new mayor, new ordinances
WEBJan 31, 2024 · In the Town of Bluffton, 2023 was a year of change and growth, with the implementation of new town ordinances, an upgrade in the town's bond rating, programs created to preserve the history of the town, and Mayor Lisa Sulka's resignation after nearly 20 years of service.
Idalia aftermath: Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton see inches of rain, …
WEBAug 31, 2023 · Rainfall in the Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton County areas was measured at 2 to 8 inches, the NWS said. As the inches of rain came down, nearby water sources swelled causing flooding in the Lowcountry. Several roads and neighborhoods in Hampton County remained flooded Thursday, and Hampton County Emergency Management Director Susanne Peeples ...
Bluffton's growth was set in motion more than 20 years ago
WEBAug 26, 2021 · Bluffton Today. 0:04. 1:23. Bluffton has had exponential growth in the last decade — and Town Council members attribute it to plans put in place more than 20 years ago. The town’s population has grown 121.2%, from 12,530 to 27,716, since 2010, according to data released Aug. 12 by the U.S. Census …