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On Thursday at 6:03 a.m. the NWS Charleston SC issued an updated flood watch in effect until 7 p.m. The watch is for Inland Colleton and Inland Jasper as well as Jenkins, Screven, Candler, Bulloch, Effingham, Tattnall, Evans, Allendale and Hampton counties.

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible for portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Hampton, Inland Colleton and Inland Jasper through this evening.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas," says the NWS. "You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures."

This watch is in effect until 7 p.m.

If you reside in a flood-prone area or you are camping in a low-lying area, move to higher ground. If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Lock your home before departing. If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances. Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. If you notice sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping, or popping noises, evacuate immediately. Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters. Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet. If you become trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.

During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas. It is imperative to avoid driving through any water on the road, even if it seems shallow. According to the NWS, most cars can be swept away by just 12 inches of rushing water.

What is hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Hydroplaning is most commonly attributed to three factors:

In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published November 6, 2024, 1:08 PM.

On Thursday at 4:39 a.m. the NWS Columbia SC issued an updated flood watch in effect until 7 p.m. The watch is for Northwestern Orangeburg, Central Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg as well as Burke, Aiken, Barnwell and Bamberg counties.

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible for portions of east central Georgia, including the following area, Burke and central South Carolina, including the following areas, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Central Orangeburg, Northwestern Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg through this evening.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas," explains the NWS. "You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued."

This watch is in effect until 7 p.m.

For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground. Follow evacuation instructions without delay. If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances. Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping, or popping sounds, evacuate the area immediately. Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters. Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet. If you find yourself trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and contact emergency services, and dial 911.

During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Never drive through water on the road, even if it does not appear to be deep. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars, according to the NWS.

What is hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Hydroplaning is primarily caused by three factors:

In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:

Source: The National Weather Service

This article was generated by the South Carolina Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom. No human journalist was harmed in this experiment. You can report errors or bugs to mcclatchybot@mcclatchy.com.

This story was originally published November 6, 2024, 12:18 PM.

John-Paul Miller, the former pastor at Solid Rock Church in Market Common, has applied to start a new ministry in Myrtle Beach.

Amid controversy regarding the death of his wife, Mica Miller, John-Paul Miller applied for a business license to start Living Water Church at Market Common Inc. on Oct. 17. The business license for Solid Rock Ministries is still active as of Nov. 6, although the website is no longer active.

Mica Miller committed suicide in April and following her death, John-Paul Miller has been accused of being involved in her death and abusing his wife, as well as contributing to her mental health issues, which Mica Miller had talked about on her Facebook page. He has repeatedly denied abusing or being involved in her death.

Her death has gained national attention.

A group of protesters have gathered outside Solid Rock Church, 803 Howard Ave., every Sunday since May, demanding “justice for Mica” and for John-Paul Miller to be arrested.

On Nov. 5, movers were seen removing items from Solid Rock Church and placing them in moving trucks before driving away. The Solid Rock lettering was also taken off the sign in front of the building.

A business license for Solid Rock Ministries, LLC was first effective in 2006 and the church bought the former Air Force base chapel in 2013, according to land records and South Carolina Secretary of State documents.

When controversy around Mica Miller’s death began in May, the church temporarily took down its website, stopped answering phone calls, deleted John-Paul Miller’s sermons online and stopped allowing people to comment on Facebook posts.

Charles Randall, who oversees the church, did not comment when asked why the church was packing up on Tuesday. A call to Russell Long, John-Paul Miller’s lawyer, was not returned.

Solid Rock bought a piece of land nearby in 2023 with plans to build a larger church. Construction has not begun for the new building. For an address for Living Water Church, John-Paul Miller put down his Cold Water Circle home in the Market Common area.

The move out of Solid Rock comes less than a week after the FBI searched John-Paul Miller’s house. The FBI has not released information on why officers were searching the residential home. The Sun News requested the search warrant and incident report but have not received the documents.

This story was originally published November 6, 2024, 10:42 AM.

A South Carolina woman woke up Tuesday morning and went to her apartment’s bathroom where she was met by a large snake that was behind the toilet, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said.

It wasn’t a plumbing tool, and the reptile was not the woman’s pet.

An incident report said the woman screamed and called for help, an understandable reaction to unexpectedly finding a ball python at about 5 a.m. inside of an apartment in Columbia. Information on the length and estimated age of the brown and black snake wasn’t available.

Neither the woman nor the snake was hurt, as deputies who responded to Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes were able to extract the exotic animal, initially placing it in a pillowcase, according to the incident report.

“We were able to provide a solution to the resident quickly and save the snake’s life!” Master Deputy Alexandra Salrin told The State.

Other than possibly frayed nerves, the only damage reported was a bathroom that was flooded because of the snake, the incident report said. Information about how the snake caused the bathroom to flood was not available.

The apartment complex is at 107 Rice Terrace Drive, in a section of Columbia between Hardscrabble Road and Longtown Road, near Ridge View High School.

The woman who found the snake first called a friend, then they both reached out to law enforcement for help, according to the incident report. Master Deputy Shannon Huffman, a member of the Community Action Team, responded to the apartment, “and knew exactly what to do!” the sheriff’s department said.

Huffman has been with the sheriff’s department for almost 4 years, according to Salrin.

Huffman’s efforts were shared on social media, While it’s common for the sheriff’s department to be called to an animal-related issue, it’s unusual to have to assist in incidents involving exotic animals such as snakes, according to Salrin.

“This was definitely a unique call for service for us,” Salrin said.

Despite the unusual nature of the call, deputies are trained to deal with a variety of situations, according to Salrin.

“We prepare our deputies to expect to be called to incidents that they never expected to be dealing with and our deputies are trained to assess the situation and determine if there is another agency or specialized unit that needs to assist,” Salrin said. “Thankfully, in this situation, (Master Deputy) Huffman has experience with a variety of animals and was comfortable dealing with the snake.”

The sheriff’s department doesn’t know how the snake ended up in the apartment. Because of the size of the snake, Salrin said there is speculation that the snake is someone’s pet and may have escaped from another apartment in the complex.

“However, that cannot be confirmed because no one has come forward” to claim the snake, Salrin said.

The snake won’t be left to fend for itself, as it was taken home by one of the sheriff’s department’s Operations deputies, according to Salrin.

In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.

This story was originally published November 6, 2024, 8:06 AM.

On Wednesday at 1:04 p.m. an updated flood watch was issued by the NWS Charleston SC in effect until Thursday at 7 p.m. The watch is for Jenkins, Screven and Allendale counties.

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible for portions of southeast Georgia, including Jenkins and Screven and southeast South Carolina, including Allendale county counties through Thursday evening.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas," comments the NWS. "You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures."

This watch is in effect until Thursday at 7 p.m.

If you live in a flood-prone area or are camping in a low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately. If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Lock your home when you leave. If you have time, disconnect utilities and appliances. Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping, or popping noises, get out. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it. Don't walk through flood waters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.

When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions. It is important to never attempt to drive through water on the road, regardless of how deep it appears. According to the NWS, as little as 12 inches of rushing water can sweep away most vehicles.

What is hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. The three main causes of hydroplaning are:

In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:

Source: The National Weather Service

This article was generated by the South Carolina Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom. No human journalist was harmed in this experiment. You can report errors or bugs to mcclatchybot@mcclatchy.com.

This story was originally published November 6, 2024, 3:18 AM.