Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for parts of the state. SCDNR said those storms are expected to create squall lines which will move southeast, carrying at least one line of thunderstorms.

SCDNR said the officer was injured after the officer’s vehicle was hit by a box truck. They were taken to an area hospital and SCDNR reports they are expected to make a full recovery.

Authorities say the driver that struck the SCDNR vehicle left the scene; however, a Colleton County K-9, named Annie, tracked the suspect to an abandoned residence where he was found hiding under ...