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President Biden declared an emergency for South Carolina and ordered federal assistance with the hurricane moving toward the coast. The extent of the damage ...

“We will continue to assess the storm’s impact to employees and our operations.” The scale of the wreckage was staggering, even to Florida residents who had survived and rebuilt after other powerful hurricanes. Nearby hospitals in the same health system were having to evacuate patients Thursday because of problems with water and power supply. “He’s literally the talk of the hospital because he’s so chunky and so cute,” said Ms. Souza said the damage to the island was “biblical.” Around 2:30 p.m., with their almost-6-hour-old baby, the Mahrs and other expectant mothers and parents with newborns were shuffled into the hallways to ride out the worst of the storm away from any windows. “It was a nightmare,” he said on Thursday as he stood in muddy white waders not far from the Nightwind, smoking a cigarette. “You can’t estimate in the beginning of this,” Dr. “That’s one of the fascinations of it.” Ian could bring four to seven feet of storm surge to South Carolina’s coast, the document notes, and drop four to eight inches of rain in the northeast part of the state, with as much as 12 inches in places. “Without the context of a human being in the elements, I can tell you, people still don’t understand why they’re being told to leave.” He added that meteorologists were trained to read the storm and knew how to assess risks.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Power outages have increased and some coastal rivers rose in North Carolina as heavy rain and winds from Hurricane Ian crept into the state ...

Friday. CHARLESTON, S.C. He said one facility was hit by a tornado but residents have been able to remain there. Ian made landfall Wednesday on Florida’s Gulf Coast, south of the Tampa Bay area. “In times like these the most important thing we can do is support one another, and we hope this donation will help families recover and rebuild in the months to come.” Earlier Friday, officials closed a causeway connecting Pawleys Island to South Carolina’s mainland. After making landfall with some of the highest windspeeds for a hurricane over U.S. Roy Cooper says adjustments to the projected path of Ian could bring more trouble to central and eastern North Carolina than earlier believed. “And there’s knee deep water in there.” Andee Holbert, her sister and their dog left their apartment Thursday before the water reached their heads. ___ Police said the Pawley’s Island Pier was washed away first.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A revived Hurricane Ian made landfall on coastal South Carolina on Friday, threatening the historic city of Charleston with severe ...

“If this tree has fallen a different way, it would be in our house,” Shalosky said. Roy Cooper warned residents to be vigilant, given that up to 8 inches (20.3 centimeters) of rain could fall in some areas, with high winds. In North Carolina, heavy rain bands and winds crept into the state Friday afternoon. When it hit Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, it was a powerful Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph (240 kph). “I’m still trying to figure it out,” she said. He had no power or food at his house, and his car was trapped by the water. Deandra Smith, a nursing student, was asleep when others evacuated and stayed in her third-floor apartment with her dog. Ron DeSantis](/article/ron-desantis-policies-hurricane-ian-a09c2b89211fba1a55a9b26f05d26203) said Friday that crews had gone door-to-door to over 3,000 homes in the hardest-hit areas. Ian made landfall in South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). Orlando residents returned to flooded homes Friday, rolling up their pants to wade through muddy, knee-high water in their streets. — a number that was expected to increase as officials confirm more deaths and search for people. Initial responders who come across possible remains are leaving them without confirming, he said Friday, describing as an example the case of a submerged home.

The airfield at Charleston International Airport was closed Friday morning as Hurricane Ian continues to impact Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Airport spokesperson Spencer Pryor said the airfield would remain closed until 6 a.m. (WCSC) - The airfield at Charleston International Airport was closed Friday morning as Hurricane Ian continues to impact Charleston and the Lowcountry. Charleston International Airport airfield closed

Winds are expected to pack an 85-mph-punch when it makes landfall. Officials say rains will be heavy at times, which may cause coastal flooding. As of 5 a.m. ...

City Paper has been bringing the best news, food, arts, music and event coverage to the Holy City since 1997. [Restaurants in Charleston have a dishwasher problem](https://charlestoncitypaper.com/restaurants-have-a-dishwasher-problem/). The buildings are planned to be used for medical and general use, while the backside of the property would be an 800-space parking deck. [Domestic violence increased during pandemic, advocates say.](https://www.postandcourier.com/health/domestic-violence-numbers-and-severity-increased-during-pandemic-in-sc-advocates-say/article_c05ca8bc-3f54-11ed-8290-2b064f66c29e.html) Advocates say the pandemic increased the severity and cases of domestic violence as victims were forced to stay indoors with their abusers. Friday, the center of this Category 1 hurricane was 140 miles south-southeast of Charleston. It’s then predicted to head north through the Pee Dee.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A revived Hurricane Ian set its sights on South Carolina's coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters ...

“If this tree has fallen a different way, it would be in our house,” Shalosky said. When it hit Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, it was a powerful Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph (240 kph). He had no power or food at his house, and his car was trapped by the water. He noted the damage could have been much worse. Deandra Smith, a nursing student, was asleep when others evacuated and stayed in her third-floor apartment with her dog. Ian made landfall in South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). “I’m still trying to figure it out,” she said. Orlando residents returned to flooded homes Friday, rolling up their pants to wade through muddy, knee-high water in their streets. Initial responders who come across possible remains are leaving them without confirming, he said Friday, describing as an example the case of a submerged home. — a number that was expected to increase as officials confirm more deaths and search for people. We do not know exactly how many,” Guthrie said. At least nine people were confirmed dead in the U.S.