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Upwards of three inches of water pounded parts of Columbus County Wednesday, prompting flash flood warnings and inundating parking lots in parts of Whiteville. A strong thunder-rich system crossed the area in the afternoon, bringing rains into the evening hours, after showers fell throughout the area Tuesday night. Whiteville Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said several streets quickly filled with water in the usual problem areas, but others...
Motorists are being urged to slow down and be aware of water on roadways as up to three inches of rain are anticipated through this evening. A flash flood warning has been issued for Columbus and Horry counties through 8 p.m. At 4:36 p.m., the National Weather Service said one-half to 1.5 inches of rain had already fallen across the area, and an additional one to two inches...
Despite heavy rains in the afternoon and intermittent showers in the evening, National Night Out drew big crowds in both Whiteville and Chadbourn. Chadbourn’s inaugural event was moved from the Strawberry Event Field to the town hall, while the Whiteville festival was held in the parking lot at City Hall. National night Out is designed to foster relationships between law enforcement and the community at large. The sheriff’s...