Branchville (WLTX) ? Initial estimates from assessors put Saturday?s storm damage in Branchville at $1.7 million. (Read More About the Branchville Tornado)
John Scott, director of the Orangeburg Office of Emergency Management, says the number reflects the 9 buildings destroyed, 17 with major damage, and 26 with minor damage.
A building inspector was out Monday, looking for further damage.
News19 is told power is mostly restored in the downtown area and now the electric company is focusing on getting residential homes back up and running.
Mayor Tim Cooner expects city council to meet Monday night to discuss the future of the town.
Jennifer Tomazic
3/17/2008 12:32:54 PM
3/17/2008 12:32:54 PM
