Officials extend flood warning for Pee Dee River at Cheraw
Officials have extended a flood warning for the Pee Dee River at Cheraw, affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro counties. The forecast is for moderate flooding from Thursday, Aug. 8, until further notice. At 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, the river was 17.3 feet deep. The bank full stage is 20 feet. The river is expected…
Read MoreTropical Storm Debby brings heavy rain, some flooding
As Tropical Storm Debby continued, Chesterfield County officials expect three to four additional inches of rain on Thursday, Aug. 8 with sustained winds around 16 mph and gusts around 26 mph. The storm made landfall around 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, near Bulls Bay. According to the National Weather Service, Chesterfield County received two to…
Read MoreState officials warn the threats from Debby are not over as it prepares to make landfall
State officials warned threats from Tropical Storm Debby were not over for the state during Gov. Henry McMaster’s media briefing with state emergency management officials on Wednesday. “Things have not been as bad as they could have been, although we’ve had a lot of rain, and it’s not nearly over,” said McMaster. “One way to…
Read MoreDebby to make landfall later tonight/early Thursday morning
South Carolina Emergency Management officials said Debby has strengthened and is expected to make landfall as a tropical storm tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 7) or early Thursday. Storm surge forecasts have decreased, with one to three feet of surge possible along the South Carolina coast. Officials said heavy rainfall and considerable flooding is still expected. An additional…
Read MoreFlood warning continues for Pee Dee River at Cheraw
A flood warning continues for the Pee Dee River at Cheraw, affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro counties. The forecast is for moderate flooding from Thursday, Aug. 8, until further notice. The river was 10.1 feet deep at 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The bankfull stage is 20 feet. The river is expected to rise above…
Read MoreChesterfield County Emergency provides update
Currently, Chesterfield County Emergency Services is operating at OPCON 3 (normal operations) but will transition to OPCON 2 (enhanced awareness) at 8 a.m. Wed. Aug. 7. Officials said Chesterfield County has now been moved into the 10 to 15-inch range for rainfall. Along with this rainfall, the Duke Dam system has notified them that Duke…
Read MoreClosings, cancellations and events rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Debby
(Updated as of Aug. 6) Here are some closings, cancellations and updates due to Tropical Storm Debby’s expected impacts in Chesterfield County and the area. This list will be updated. SCHOOLS Chesterfield County School District will have an early release at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 6 to ensure that all students and staff can return home…
Read MoreOfficials urge preparation for Tropical Storm Debby
State officials are urging people to prepare for Tropical Storm Debby, which will affect the state this week. Gov. Henry McMaster held a media briefing Monday evening with state emergency management officials to update the public on Tropical Storm Debby’s impact on the state. “We do have quite a storm coming,” he said. “We’ve got…
Read MoreMcMaster declares state of emergency for South Carolina ahead of Debby
Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency on Sunday (Aug. 4) in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby. Officials are asking people to monitor local forecasts and take proper precautions. The executive order activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and enables all state agencies to coordinate…
Read MorePerson dies after ATV crash
A person died after an ATV collided with an animal on Friday, Aug. 2. According to Master Trooper William Bennett of the South Caroling Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 2 on Crowley Road, five miles north of Patrick. A Honda ATV, with a driver and passenger on it, was traveling east…
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