South Carolina Disasters

Timely reporting on disasters impacting South Carolina, from extreme weather to unexpected crises. We deliver essential news on preparation, response, and recovery to keep communities informed and resilient in the face of adversity.

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and EvacuationsCarolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

News Summary Wildfires have engulfed South Carolina, leading to a state of emergency and mandatory evacuations in affected areas. Firefighters…

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Greenville Man Charged with Arson After School Buses FireGreenville Man Charged with Arson After School Buses Fire

Greenville Man Charged with Arson After School Buses Fire

News Summary A 39-year-old man, Charles E. Williamson, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to several school…

23 minutes ago
Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to WildfiresMandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

News Summary Residents in Greenville and Pickens Counties are facing urgent evacuations as the South Carolina Forestry Commission responds to…

1 day ago
Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of EmergencyMyrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

News Summary Residents of Myrtle Beach confront a dire situation as over 170 wildfires rage in the Carolinas, leading to…

2 days ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary As of March 6, 2025, wildfires are rampant in North and South Carolina, necessitating evacuations and a state…

2 days ago
Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina CommunityTragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial 'Nate' G. Baker, a 20-year-old business major, following…

6 days ago
Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in EffectCarolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

Carolina Wildfires Rage On: Evacuations and Emergencies in Effect

News Summary As wildfires continue to burn across North and South Carolina, officials have declared states of emergency and ordered…

6 days ago
Winter Weather Advisory: Columbia, SC Prepares for Wintry ConditionsWinter Weather Advisory: Columbia, SC Prepares for Wintry Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory: Columbia, SC Prepares for Wintry Conditions

News Summary Columbia, SC, is bracing for a potentially wintry Wednesday as the National Weather Service issues a winter weather…

1 week ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclarationsWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

News Summary Residents of Carolina Beach, NC, are facing escalating wildfires as both North and South Carolina deal with blazes…

1 week ago
Snow Flurries Hit Upstate South Carolina Amid WarningsSnow Flurries Hit Upstate South Carolina Amid Warnings

Snow Flurries Hit Upstate South Carolina Amid Warnings

News Summary On January 10, Upstate South Carolina witnessed its first snowfall since 2022, as snow flurries began to cover…

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