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Powerful storms - Hugo, Helene brought destruction to region

Times and Democrat | Orangeburg

Aug 29, 2026

Powerful storms - Hugo, Helene brought destruction to region

In 1989, Hurricane Hugo made landfall in South Carolina, causing devastating damage in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties with multiple deaths, significant destruction of homes, mobil…

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Powerful storms - Hugo, Helene brought destruction to region

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